Magic: The Gathering

Man-o'-War

Starter 1999 41 • uncommon

Set: Starter 1999
Collector number: 41
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Una Fricker
Market price: $2.32

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What it's worth

$2.32market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.80 – $2.32 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card belongs to an early set of the game, representing an uncommon piece that helps define the collection's foundational era. Its role at the table provides a specific tactical option for players, making it a functional addition for those focused on building decks from the game's earliest stages.

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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.

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 released in the Starter 1999 set for Magic: The Gathering, a product line designed to introduce new players to the game’s mechanics. Originally printed in the Tempest expansion in 1997, the card was reprinted here to provide beginners with a staple blue creature that exemplified the tempo-based 'bounce' effect, where a player returns a target creature to its owner's hand.

The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the game's early history. His design emphasizes the surreal, aggressive nature of the aquatic beast, utilizing a bold color palette that fits the aesthetic of 1990s fantasy card gaming. It was well-received by players for its efficiency, remaining a highly regarded utility card in competitive play for many years.

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About

About Man-o'-War

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