The 2017 Magic: The Gathering Amonkhet Promos 138s Heart-Piercer Manticore is a rare foil creature card featuring the embalm mechanic and artwork by Scott Murphy.
Heart-Piercer Manticore
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Amonkhet Promos
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The 2017 Magic: The Gathering Amonkhet Promos 138s Heart-Piercer Manticore stands as a distinct entry in the Amonkhet Promos series, offering collectors a tangible piece of this era's design language. Printed as a Rare foil card, this release captures the essence of the set's aesthetic through the work of artist Scott Murphy, whose depiction of the formidable Manticore has become a recognizable element for enthusiasts of the brand. Functionally, this card introduces a unique strategic layer through its embalm ability, allowing players to exile the card from their graveyard to create a white Zombie Manticore token. This mechanic adds depth to collection value, appealing to players who appreciate the intricate rules interactions embedded within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card's identity is firmly rooted in its 2017 release, making it a key component for those building comprehensive sets or seeking specific promotional variants. Whether you are focused on completing the Amonkhet Promos subset or seeking high-quality foil examples for display, this card represents a compelling intersection of art, mechanics, and collectibility.
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Heart-Piercer Manticore
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Scott Murphy
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{R}{R}
Creature — Manticore
4 / 3
R
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When this creature enters, you may sacrifice another creature. When you do, this creature deals damage equal to that creature's power to any target. Embalm {5}{R} ({5}{R}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a white Zombie Manticore with no mana cost. Embalm only as a sorcery.)