Magic: The Gathering

Man-o'-War

Battle Royale Box Set 40 • common

Set: Battle Royale Box Set
Collector number: 40
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Jon J Muth
Market price: $0.38

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$0.38market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.28 – $0.38 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card within the Battle Royale Box Set, this item serves as a foundational piece for players assembling their collections. Its inclusion in this specific set provides a clear sense of place for those tracing the history of the series.

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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 introduced as part of the Battle Royale Box Set, released by Wizards of the Coast in 1999 for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was curated as a standalone, self-contained gaming experience intended to allow players to simulate a draft environment without needing to purchase individual booster packs. It served as a retrospective of sorts, featuring a collection of powerful and iconic cards from the game's early years to provide a balanced and competitive play experience right out of the box.

The card itself features iconic illustration by artist Donato Giancola, whose work is highly regarded in the fantasy art community for its intricate detail and classical influence. The design of the Man-o'-War—a creature capable of bouncing another creature back to its owner's hand—made it a staple in blue tempo-oriented decks due to its efficiency and utility. Its inclusion in the Battle Royale set solidified its reputation as a versatile tool for controlling the pace of a match, and it remains a recognizable piece of the game's mid-90s mechanical identity.

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