Magic: The Gathering

Maro

Eighth Edition 264 • rare

Set: Eighth Edition
Collector number: 264
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Stuart Griffin
Market price: $0.24

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Market

What it's worth

$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.24 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card, Maro represents a unique mechanical design where a creature's power and toughness are tied directly to the number of cards in your hand. This dynamic nature rewards players for managing their resources carefully, making it a distinct piece for those who appreciate cards that bridge the gap between hand management and board presence.

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Card face

What it does

Maro's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in your hand.

No two see the same Maro.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Maro first appeared in the Mirage expansion in 1996 as a representation of Maro-Sorcerer, a legendary elemental spirit from the Magic: The Gathering lore. The card design was innovative for its time, featuring power and toughness that dynamically fluctuated based on the number of cards in the player's hand, embodying the spirit of growth and knowledge. The illustration by Donato Giancola depicts the entity as an ethereal, elemental figure emerging from the natural landscape, consistent with the set's emphasis on nature and magic.

The Eighth Edition printing, released in 2003, marked a significant milestone as the first base set to feature the modern card frame design. This transition updated the aesthetic of the entire Magic: The Gathering catalog, offering a cleaner look and improved legibility for players. While the mechanics remained identical to the original Mirage version, its inclusion in the Eighth Edition solidified its status as a core component of the green color identity, valued for its synergy with card-draw strategies and its distinct, interactive gameplay impact.

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About

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