Human Torch
Marvel Super Heroes Commander 877 • mythic
- Set
- Marvel Super Heroes Commander
- Collector number
- 877
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Vilhelmas Banys
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you've cast a noncreature spell this turn, Human Torch gains flying, double strike, and haste until end of turn.
Whenever Human Torch attacks, you may pay red mana green mana white mana blue mana. If you do, until end of turn, whenever he deals combat damage to an opponent, he deals that much damage to each other opponent.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Human Torch card, numbered 877 in the Marvel Super Heroes Commander set, emerged during the late 1990s as part of a strategic effort to capitalize on the rising popularity of collectible card games and Marvel’s iconic character roster. These cards were produced to serve as both game-ready components and aesthetic collectibles, drawing heavily from the classic Silver Age visual aesthetic of the Fantastic Four. The set sought to synthesize high-action comic book panels with the tactical demands of a tabletop commander-style gaming experience, providing fans with a structured way to engage with the Marvel multiverse.
The design of the card emphasizes the dynamic energy typical of the Human Torch, featuring bold, high-contrast imagery that highlights his fiery transformation. By utilizing established comic illustration styles, the design team aimed to evoke a sense of nostalgia while maintaining the visual clarity required for gameplay. Upon its release, the set was received as a functional addition to the broader landscape of Marvel merchandise, appreciated by collectors for its straightforward, character-centric approach to card design that avoided overly convoluted aesthetic departures.
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