Thorn of the Black Rose
Conspiracy: Take the Crown 48 • common
- Set
- Conspiracy: Take the Crown
- Collector number
- 48
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- David Gaillet
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
Deathtouch
When this creature enters, you become the monarch.
If bribery and intimidation fail, Marchesa turns to her favorite form of bureaucracy.
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
Thorn of the Black Rose was released in August 2016 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Conspiracy: Take the Crown. This set was specifically designed for the multiplayer 'Draft' format, emphasizing political maneuvering and social gameplay. The card introduces the 'monarch' mechanic, which encourages players to take risks and engage with their opponents to gain tactical card advantage, fitting the set's central theme of courtly intrigue and power struggles.
The card's striking illustration was created by artist Igor Kieryluk, who focused on capturing the evocative, gothic aesthetic of the Black Rose faction. By portraying the subject with a blend of sharp, dangerous elegance, Kieryluk aligned the visual identity of the card with the darker, conspiratorial narrative of the set. Upon its release, the card was widely received by players as a staple for multiplayer formats, praised for its unique contribution to the pacing and dynamic interaction of casual Magic games.
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