Mtenda Lion
Mirage 230 • common
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 230
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Stuart Griffin
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
Whenever this creature attacks, defending player may pay blue mana. If that player does, prevent all combat damage that would be dealt by this creature this turn.
"The lion drank that lake right up! In thanks, he gave Siti the power to speak with lions and make them leave the goats alone."— Afari, *Tales*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Mtenda Lion was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, Mirage served as the first set in a block structure, designed to provide a cohesive drafting experience that shifted the game away from the erratic power levels of earlier expansions. The set drew significant thematic inspiration from African folklore and diverse geographical landscapes, moving away from the high-fantasy tropes that dominated the game's initial years.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a foundational figure in Magic’s early visual identity who was known for his distinct, painterly style. His design for the Mtenda Lion focused on a sleek, predatory aesthetic meant to evoke the agility required for the card's specific gameplay mechanics. Upon its release, the card was viewed primarily as a functional utility piece within the white color identity, appreciated by players for its balance of cost and mechanical reliability within the Mirage environment.
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