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
- $0.35
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 originally released in the 1997 Battle Royale box set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed to be a thematic collection of cards that highlighted the game's various color identities and mechanics, intended for players who wanted to experience the strategic depth of the early years of the game in a curated package.
The card features artwork by the acclaimed illustrator and comic book artist Jon J Muth. His painterly style, known for its atmospheric use of color and light, brought a distinct, fluid aesthetic to the creature, which depicts a jellyfish-like entity. The card itself gained lasting recognition among players for its powerful 'enters the battlefield' ability, which allows for the efficient tempo-based removal of opponent threats, cementing its status as a staple utility card.
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