Thorn of the Black Rose
Commander Masters 190 • common
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 190
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- David Gaillet
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
Deathtouch
When this creature enters, you become the monarch.
If bribery and intimidation fail, Marchesa turns to her favorite form of persuasion.
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 originally introduced in the 2016 Conspiracy: Take the Crown expansion, designed specifically for the multiplayer draft format. It serves as an iconic example of the monarch mechanic, which incentivizes aggressive play by rewarding players with extra card draw for holding the title. The card was brought into the Commander Masters set in 2023 to provide wider accessibility to a staple utility card that had become essential in casual multiplayer formats.
The card features artwork by Anna Steinbauer, who utilized a bold, illustrative style to capture the regal yet dangerous aura of the character. The design reflects the high-stakes political intrigue inherent to the Conspiracy setting, balancing a moderate power level with a game-altering ability. Upon its debut, the card was widely praised by the Magic: The Gathering community for its ability to create dynamic, shifting power balances during games, cementing its status as a foundational card for black-aligned Commander decks.
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