True Coral Snake

The myth

True coral snakes are real serpents of the genus Micrurus, relatives of cobras, with one of the most potent venoms among Brazil's snakes. Their red, black and white or yellow rings are a warning: in nature, bright colors often mean "do not touch me". Many harmless snakes, the false corals, copy the pattern for protection. That is why in Brazil there is no simple color rule to tell them apart, and the advice of forest dwellers is the same as ever: leave it alone. The card comes from no myth; it turns that colorful warning into fire.

Why it has this power

A level 3 common with ATK 900 and DEF 700: small and fragile, but with a color nobody ignores. It is a fire-element Serpent, for the bright red of its rings. Sun is that color shouting in daylight; Leviathan ties it to the region's other serpents and to type fusions.

Did you know

São Paulo's Butantan Institute produces an anti-elapid serum used against true coral snake venom.

Connections

• In Tapiraí, Trail Scout's deck
• In Iandira, Captain of the Creek's deck
• In Jaci-Miri, Sentinel of the Forest's deck

Where to get it

• Campaign drop: Iandira, Captain of the Creek (Heart of the Forest) — grade D: 15%
• Daily Offering: 0% per pack (Common 64% per card)
• Welcome Pack: 0.97% per pack (Common 70% per card)
• Traveler's Pack: 0.88% per pack · 5.2% in the themed pack (Common 64% per card)
• Bronze Reliquary: 0.86% per pack · 5.1% in the themed pack (Common 62% per card)
• Silver Reliquary: 0.67% per pack · 4% in the themed pack (Common 49% per card)
• Golden Reliquary: 0.46% per pack · 2.7% in the themed pack (Common 33% per card)
• Daily Showcase: Shows up on about 0.69% of days · 150 gold
• Craft with card dust: 40 dust
• Crossing of Myths: Can be offered as a reward during a crossing (the card stays in the crossing deck).

Sources

1. Micrurus — Wikipédia