Queen Marchesa
Commander Masters 588 • rare
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 588
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana white mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red · White
- Artist
- Kieran Yanner
- Finish
- Etched
What it does
Deathtouch, haste
When Queen Marchesa enters, you become the monarch.
At the beginning of your upkeep, if an opponent is the monarch, create a 1/1 black Assassin creature token with deathtouch and haste.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Queen Marchesa was originally introduced in the 2016 Conspiracy: Take the Crown expansion, designed to represent the monarch of Paliano, a city-state defined by political intrigue and shifting power. The character serves as the central figure of the set’s 'Monarch' mechanic, which introduced a unique form of gameplay where players fight to control a throne that grants card-drawing advantages. This specific version was released in the 2023 Commander Masters set as a reprint, utilizing a specialized card frame to highlight its status as a foundational commander for political-themed decks.
The art for Queen Marchesa was created by Magali Villeneuve, a renowned illustrator in the trading card game space. Villeneuve’s design emphasizes the character's dual nature as a regal authority and an assassin, blending opulent royal attire with subtle, lethal undertones. Upon its release, the card became a staple within the Commander format, praised for its ability to foster social interaction at the table and its resilience as a multi-purpose engine for players who favor strategy over aggressive play.
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