Release the Ants
The List MOR-98 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- MOR-98
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Market price
- $0.33
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 originally printed as a rare card in the 2004 Magic: The Gathering expansion Champions of Kamigawa. The card features a whimsical and unusual mechanical design by illustrator Matt Cavotta, who crafted the artwork to match the lighthearted, surreal nature of the card's effect. Within the lore of the Kamigawa set, which drew heavily from Japanese mythology and folklore, the card stands out as a departure from the more serious, epic themes of the overarching narrative.
The card was included in 'The List', a curated selection of reprints that appear in Set Boosters, to allow modern players access to unique, older mechanics. Because of its specific interaction with cards sharing a name, it has maintained a dedicated following among players who enjoy 'combo' playstyles and unconventional deck construction. The design is widely regarded by the community as a quintessential example of the creative risks taken during the Kamigawa development cycle.
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About Release the Ants
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