Marchesa, the Black Rose
Commander 2017 177 • mythic
- Set
- Commander 2017
- Collector number
- 177
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red · Blue
- Artist
- Matt Stewart
- Market price
- $1.56
What it does
Dethrone (Whenever this creature attacks the player with the most life or tied for most life, put a +1/+1 counter on it.)
Other creatures you control have dethrone.
Whenever a creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it dies, return that card to the battlefield under your control at the beginning of the next end step.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Marchesa, the Black Rose was originally introduced in the 2014 Conspiracy expansion as a centerpiece for the set's political and monarchical themes. Representing the Queen of Fiora, the card was designed to embody her manipulative and resilient nature through mechanics that reward players for keeping their creatures on the battlefield despite constant threat. Her inclusion in the Commander 2017 collection reflects her enduring popularity within the Magic: The Gathering community, where she serves as a premier general for graveyard-centric and sacrifice-themed decks.
The visual identity of the card was crafted by artist Matt Stewart, who sought to capture Marchesa's regal yet treacherous aura. The artwork depicts her in the opulent attire of the Paliano nobility, framed by the dark imagery of the Black Rose, a symbol of her clandestine power. Upon its release, the card was highly regarded for its unique ability to protect creatures from removal, cementing its status as a foundational card for fans of Grixis-colored control and aggressive strategies.
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