Thorn of the Black Rose

Description

Thorn of the Black Rose appears as card number 190 in the 2023 Commander Masters expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This Common card features the creature type Human Assassin and is illustrated by David Gaillet. It enters the battlefield as a 1/3 creature with a mana cost of three black mana and one generic mana. The card includes the keyword ability deathtouch, allowing it to destroy any creature it deals damage to. Additionally, when Thorn of the Black Rose enters the battlefield, the controller becomes the monarch, a mechanic that increases life totals and forces opponents to draw cards when their life total drops below the monarch's. The flavor text references Marchesa, adding narrative depth to the card's identity within the game's lore. The 2023 release continues the tradition of reimagining powerful effects for the Commander format, making this card a notable inclusion for themed collections. For those building decks around the monarch mechanic, Thorn of the Black Rose offers a straightforward way to control the board state early in the game.