TCG Playability
Artifact Creature — Cat
When this creature enters, scry 1.
"I always say, 'If it's breathing, it's lying.' Luckily my friend here does neither." —Lord Xander
Chrome Cat is a versatile three-mana artifact creature that brings consistent card selection to the table through its enters-the-battlefield scry ability. At 3/2, it offers reasonable stats for constructed play while the scry effect provides incremental value that accumulates throughout the game by helping you filter away unwanted draws and position your deck for future turns. This makes Chrome Cat particularly attractive in decks that benefit from library manipulation and consistent mana curves, such as Azorius control strategies, jeskai tempo shells, and various artifact-focused strategies that can leverage both its creature type and artifact synergies simultaneously. The card's flexibility across multiple formats cannot be overstated. With legal status spanning historic, pioneer, modern, legacy, vintage, commander, and numerous other competitive and casual formats, Chrome Cat provides options whether you're building for constructed tournaments or casual play environments. In commander specifically, Chrome Cat slots naturally into the 99 of decks helmed by Urza, Emry, Breya, or other commanders that reward artifact synergies and consistent card advantage. Pauper enthusiasts will appreciate its accessibility, while modern and pioneer players can incorporate it into artifact-heavy midrange or control decks where the scry effect compounds over multiple turns. The creature's ability to smooth your draws while presenting an early threat makes it an excellent inclusion for players seeking incremental value without sacrificing tempo or board presence, particularly in limited formats where consistent filtering becomes especially valuable.
Illustrated by Joe Slucher