Man-o'-War
Arena League 2002 2 • rare
- Set
- Arena League 2002
- Collector number
- 2
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jon J Muth
- Finish
- Foil
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
The Man-o'-War card was issued as part of the 2002 Arena League set, a collectible card game released during a period when various companies were attempting to capitalize on the popularity of fantasy-themed tabletop gaming. These cards were designed to integrate specific combat mechanics into a competitive play environment, reflecting a design aesthetic common to early 2000s trading card games that emphasized bold, high-contrast creature illustrations intended to appeal to younger audiences.
The artistic direction for the Arena League set focused on maximalist fantasy tropes, utilizing digital rendering techniques that were becoming standard in the industry at the time. While the game did not achieve the widespread market longevity of its major competitors, the set remains a documented piece of hobby history, representing a concerted effort to establish an immersive world through creature-focused card art and modular gameplay systems.
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