Vengeful Ancestor
Murders at Karlov Manor Commander 163 • rare
- Set
- Murders at Karlov Manor Commander
- Collector number
- 163
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Mark Zug
- Market price
- $0.57
What it does
Flying
Whenever this creature enters or attacks, goad target creature. (Until your next turn, that creature attacks each combat if able and attacks a player other than you if able.)
Whenever a goaded creature attacks, it deals 1 damage to its controller.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Vengeful Ancestor was released in 2024 as part of the Murders at Karlov Manor Commander set, a supplemental expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set is themed around a noir-inspired murder mystery investigation set on the plane of Ravnica, blending classic detective tropes with the high-fantasy mechanics of the long-running franchise. This specific card was introduced to support the goad mechanic, a design choice intended to accelerate multiplayer games by forcing opponents to attack players other than the card's controller.
The card was illustrated by Wisnutananda, who utilized the set's signature aesthetic to depict a spectral, spectral figure emerging from the history of Ravnica. The design reflects the 'Karlov Manor' focus on ancestral secrets and ghosts, aiming to evoke a sense of inevitable retribution within the gameplay loop. Within the community, the card is recognized as a functional tool for Commander decks that prioritize chaotic board states and political maneuverings.
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