Flailing Manticore
Mercadian Masques 187 • rare
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 187
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Roger Raupp
- Market price
- $0.47
What it does
Flying, first strike
1 generic mana: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Any player may activate this ability.
1 generic mana: This creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. Any player may activate this ability.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Flailing Manticore was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the plane of Mercadia, the expansion introduced themes of commerce, mercenary activity, and political intrigue, reflecting a shift toward a more utilitarian aesthetic compared to previous sets. The card was designed to demonstrate the set's focus on interactive, multi-player mechanics, specifically those involving creature stat fluctuations.
The creature was illustrated by artist Daren Bader, who contributed several pieces to the block. Bader utilized a style that emphasized the creature's chaotic, unstable nature, consistent with its in-game ability to rapidly change power and toughness. Upon release, the card was viewed by players primarily as a niche tool for casual play, appreciated more for its distinct visual design and flavor text than for competitive dominance in the tournament landscape of the era.
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