Magic: The Gathering

Luke Cage, Hero for Hire

Marvel Super Heroes Commander 696 • rare

Set: Marvel Super Heroes Commander
Collector number: 696
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Mateus Manhanini
Market price: $0.68

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$0.68market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.56 – $14.72 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card depicts Luke Cage, a foundational Marvel character who rose to prominence in the 1970s as one of the first Black superheroes to headline his own comic series. Featuring striking artwork by Mateus Manhanini, this rare creature card from the Marvel Super Heroes Commander set serves as a modern tribute to the legacy of a hero defined by his integrity and neighborhood-level vigilance.

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What it does

Trample

At the beginning of combat on your turn, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "tap, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

"Sweet Christmas!"

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Provenance

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The Marvel Super Heroes Commander set was developed to integrate iconic characters from the Marvel Universe into the mechanical framework of Magic: The Gathering. Luke Cage, Hero for Hire, specifically draws inspiration from the character’s classic 1970s origins as a street-level protector for hire in Harlem, reflecting his enduring status as a symbol of integrity and resilience within the comics.

The card’s visual identity was brought to life by artist Mateus Manhanini. Manhanini utilized his signature style to emphasize Cage’s imposing physical presence and urban environment, aiming to capture the essence of a modern-day hero operating outside the traditional sphere of superheroes. Upon release, the design was noted by players for successfully translating the character’s durability-focused comic abilities into the game’s combat mechanics.

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