Release the Ants
Morningtide 98 • uncommon
- Set
- Morningtide
- Collector number
- 98
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
Release the Ants deals 1 damage to any target. Clash with an opponent. If you win, return Release the Ants to its owner's hand. (Each clashing player reveals the top card of their library, then puts that card on their choice of the top or bottom. A player wins if their card had a greater mana value.)
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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Where it came from
Release the Ants was released in 2008 as part of the Morningtide expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on tribal synergies, specifically building upon the class-based themes introduced in the previous set, Lorwyn. This card serves as a mechanical reflection of the 'kithkin' and 'warrior' archetypes found within the set, designed to reward players for revealing cards from the top of their library, emphasizing a thematic connection to the cooperative nature of an ant colony.
The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, a prolific illustrator known for his dynamic and painterly approach to the game's fantasy aesthetic. Moeller was tasked with capturing the chaotic, swarming nature of the spell, and his design successfully translates the concept of an overwhelming, singular force into a recognizable tabletop card. Upon its release, it was noted primarily for its niche role in casual and thematic deck-building, rather than its presence in the competitive tournament circuit.
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