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The Heart-Piercer Manticore is a rare Creature — Manticore card from the 2019 Commander 2019 set. It features a unique embalm ability that allows players to create a white Zombie Manticore token from the graveyard.

Heart-Piercer Manticore

2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander 2019

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Description

The Heart-Piercer Manticore is a red Creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Commander 2019 set, identified by card number 146. Illustrated by Scott Murphy, this rare card enters the game with a mana cost of {2}{R}{R} and possesses a power and toughness of 4/3. Its primary ability triggers when the creature enters the battlefield, allowing you to sacrifice another creature to deal damage equal to that creature's power to any target. This mechanic provides a flexible way to remove threats or finish off opponents using the resources already in play. A distinctive feature of this card is its embalm ability, which costs {5}{R}. By exiling this card from your graveyard, you can create a token that is a copy of Heart-Piercer Manticore, except it is a white Zombie Manticore with no mana cost. This embalm ability can only be activated as a sorcery, adding a strategic layer to graveyard management. The card's color identity remains red, while its type line defines it as a Creature — Manticore. Heart-Piercer Manticore is a Rare creature card from the Commander 2019 set. The card has a mana cost of {2}{R}{R} and enters the battlefield with an ability that lets you sacrifice another creature to deal damage equal to that creature's power to any target. Its art and mechanics make it a notable piece for those who appreciate the depth of design in Commander products. It also features the Embalm mechanic, which allows you to exile the card from your graveyard for {5}{R} to create a white Zombie Manticore token. The card's unique abilities and strong flavor text make it a favorite among players who enjoy strategic gameplay. This card is numbered 146 in the Commander 2019 set and was illustrated by Scott Murphy. The card's design and mechanics reflect the creative vision of the Wizards of the Coast team, making it a desirable item for any serious collector.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2019

Series

Commander 2019

Card Number

#146

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Scott Murphy

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{2}{R}{R}

Type

Creature — Manticore

Power / Toughness

4 / 3

Color

R

Card Text

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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.)

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What is the embalm ability on Heart-Piercer Manticore?

Embalm allows you to exile this card from your graveyard for {5}{R} to create a token copy of it. The token is a white Zombie Manticore with no mana cost and can only be activated as a sorcery.

What is the mana cost of Heart-Piercer Manticore?

The mana cost is {2}{R}{R}, requiring two generic mana and two red mana. This results in a mana value of 4.

Who illustrated the Heart-Piercer Manticore card?

The card was illustrated by Scott Murphy.

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