Magic: The Gathering

Man-o'-War

Duel Decks: Jace vs. Chandra 8 • common

Set: Duel Decks: Jace vs. Chandra
Collector number: 8
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Jon J Muth
Market price: $0.10

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$0.10market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.10 – $0.15 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This creature card is a notable inclusion in a specialized set designed to highlight a head-to-head rivalry between two specific characters. As a common card, it offers a functional and accessible tool for players looking to manipulate the board by returning threats to an opponent's hand.

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Card face

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

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Man-o'-War card was originally released in the 1997 Visions expansion, designed as an efficient blue creature capable of bouncing another creature to its owner's hand. Its inclusion in the 2008 Duel Decks: Jace vs. Chandra set served to highlight the strategic, tempo-based playstyle characteristic of Jace Beleren's deck, providing a functional utility creature that has remained a staple in various Magic: The Gathering formats for its versatility and interaction potential.

This specific printing features artwork by Jon J Muth, a celebrated graphic novelist and illustrator known for his atmospheric, watercolor-infused aesthetic. Muth’s contribution to the set captures the ethereal and fluid nature of the creature, departing from more traditional fantasy creature designs to emphasize a sense of graceful, aquatic movement. The card’s design reflects a shift in Wizards of the Coast’s strategy during the late 2000s, focusing on thematic pre-constructed decks that allowed players to experience the rivalry between iconic planeswalkers.

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