Conquering Manticore
Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters 55 • rare
- Set
- Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters
- Collector number
- 55
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
Flying
When this creature enters, gain control of target creature an opponent controls until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn.
It speaks no commands but is always obeyed.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Conquering Manticore was released in 2013 as part of the Magic: The Gathering product Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters. This set was designed as a thematic clash between the archetypal heroes of Greek mythology and the terrifying creatures they were tasked to overcome. The card was specifically included in the 'Monsters' deck to provide a powerful, high-mana aerial threat that embodied the destructive nature of legendary beasts, fitting the set's broader goal of providing ready-to-play, balanced experiences for casual tabletop combat.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Steve Argyle, a prolific contributor to the game known for his dramatic character depictions. Argyle chose to emphasize the manticore's predatory ferocity, capturing the creature mid-leap with a focus on its unsettling, almost human-like facial features and its signature tail spines. Upon its release, the card was received as a solid, functional piece for Limited and casual play environments, appreciated for its ability to seize control of opposing creatures when it enters the battlefield.
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