Piranha Shoal

The myth

Piranhas are real fish of South American rivers and lakes, with sharp triangular teeth. The name comes from Tupi and is usually explained as "tooth fish". Their man-eating reputation comes partly from exaggerated accounts: in 1914 former US president Theodore Roosevelt, on an expedition with Cândido Rondon, described hungry piranhas attacking an ox, a scene reportedly staged to impress him. Most of the time they eat fish, insects, fruit and scraps, and help keep rivers clean. Riverside dwellers know where and when it is safe to cross. The card's shoal is a MYTHENOR trap.

Why it has this power

An uncommon trap that destroys the attacking monster. When the opponent attacks, the shoal surrounds the aggressor and removes it from the field before it deals damage. It is the rarer version of Mud that Swallows the Aggressor: rushing across the river was a bad idea.

Did you know

On Amazonian rivers, piranha jaws have been used as scissors and cutting tools.

Connections

• In Tapiraí, Trail Scout's deck
• In Iandira, Captain of the Creek's deck
• In Dona Benedita, Folk Healer of the Backlands's deck
• In Great Pajé Ybytu's deck
• In Jaci-Miri, Sentinel of the Forest's deck

Where to get it

• Daily Offering: 0.45% per pack (Uncommon 33% per card)
• Welcome Pack: 1.1% per pack (Uncommon 30% per card)
• Traveler's Pack: 0.96% per pack · 5.6% in the themed pack (Uncommon 29% per card)
• Bronze Reliquary: 0.94% per pack · 5.5% in the themed pack (Uncommon 29% per card)
• Silver Reliquary: 0.96% per pack · 5.6% in the themed pack (Uncommon 33% per card)
• Golden Reliquary: 0.94% per pack · 5.5% in the themed pack (Uncommon 35% per card)
• Daily Showcase: Shows up on about 0.98% of days · 400 gold
• Craft with card dust: 100 dust
• Crossing of Myths: Can be offered as a reward during a crossing (the card stays in the crossing deck).

Sources

1. Piranha — Wikipédia