The Monarch
The List TCMR-14 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- TCMR-14
- Rarity
- Common
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Volkan Baǵa
- Market price
- €0.26
What it does
At the beginning of your end step, draw a card.
Whenever a creature deals combat damage to you, its controller becomes the monarch.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
The Monarch originated as part of the 'The List' expansion, a curated collection integrated into Magic: The Gathering. This specific card represents a design evolution within the game's mechanics, intended to bring a social, 'king-of-the-hill' style gameplay element to multiplayer formats. The monarch mechanic was originally introduced in the Conspiracy: Take the Crown set to encourage aggressive interaction, as players vie to hold the titular status and its associated card-drawing benefit.
The illustration for The Monarch is characterized by a regal, imposing aesthetic that aligns with the fantasy setting of the game. The art style emphasizes the weight and responsibility of the crown, aiming to visually anchor the importance of the mechanic in the minds of players. Since its inception, the card and the mechanic have been well-received by the commander community for successfully injecting momentum into otherwise stalled game states.
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