Magic: The Gathering

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

Add this to your collection →Add to wishlist Buy this card on eBay

$34.56est. via TCGplayer

0collectors have this

0copies owned

17other printings of this card

Market

What it's worth

$34.56market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$33.15 – $34.62 over the tracked period

Estimate for a typical copy of Man-o'-War; condition, printing, and grading move the real number.

Lore

Why it matters

This rare creature card stands out as a distinctive piece for any collection, highlighted by the singular artistic style of Jon J Muth. Its inclusion in this specific set marks it as a sought-after find for those who value both the unique visual presentation and the scarcity inherent to rare card types.

Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion

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

Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.

Buy

Where to find one

Search for Man-o'-War on the marketplaces collectors use.

Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.

Provenance

Where it came from

The Man-o'-War card was released in 2002 as part of the Arena League set, an initiative designed to bolster competitive play and community engagement within local game stores. Created during a period of expansion for the trading card game, the set focused on providing functional, tournament-ready staples to players, often featuring distinct, high-quality illustrations to distinguish them from standard expansion releases.

The card features artwork by renowned illustrator Jon J. Muth, known for his atmospheric and painterly approach to fantasy art. Muth sought to capture the ethereal, bioluminescent quality of the creature, utilizing soft light and fluid composition to emphasize its maritime nature. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for both its strategic utility in control-oriented decks and its striking visual departure from the more rigid fantasy styles prevalent in the broader game ecosystem.

Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion

Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

Collectors

Who's collecting this

Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.

Nobody public has added this card yet — be the first.

About

About Man-o'-War

Man-o'-War is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Arena League 2002 2 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.

How many collectors track Man-o'-War on collecto.rs?

Man-o'-War doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.

Can I track my own copy of Man-o'-War?

Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.

Where does the Man-o'-War catalog entry come from?

The catalog entry for Man-o'-War is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.