Man-o'-War
Eternal Masters 59 • common
- Set
- Eternal Masters
- Collector number
- 59
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jon J Muth
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
When this creature enters, return target creature to its owner's hand.
"Beauty to the eye does not always translate to the touch."— Naimah, Femeref philosopher
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Man-o'-War was originally introduced in the 1997 Visions expansion, designed by Wizards of the Coast to provide a versatile tempo-oriented creature. It became a staple of blue control decks throughout the late 1990s due to its ability to instantly remove a threat while establishing a board presence, a mechanic often referred to by players as 'bouncing.' Its enduring popularity in the game's competitive history led to its inclusion in the 2016 Eternal Masters set, a collection specifically curated to provide high-demand cards for the Legacy and Vintage formats.
The Eternal Masters printing of Man-o'-War retains the original illustrative spirit of the card, characterized by the whimsical yet slightly menacing depiction of a giant jellyfish-like creature. The design aesthetic for this set aimed to honor the legacy of early Magic: The Gathering art while applying updated frame treatments to improve readability. Upon its release in Eternal Masters, the card was received warmly by veteran players who appreciated the accessibility it provided to classic, efficient utility creatures.
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