Photon, Mighty Marvel

Description

Photon, Mighty Marvel stands out in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game as a distinct piece of the 2026 Marvel Super Heroes Commander subset. This legendary creature belongs to the Human Hero type and requires a mana cost of three generic mana and one red mana to cast, resulting in a mana value of four. With a power and toughness of 2/4, the card brings a balanced presence to the battlefield while offering strategic depth through its abilities. The card features the ability to fly, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers and reach opposing players directly. Its most distinctive trait involves combat damage: whenever Photon deals combat damage to a player, the controller adds an amount of mana equal to the damage dealt, choosing any single color. Crucially, this mana remains available even as the game progresses through steps and phases, providing a powerful resource advantage for spellcasting. This mechanic makes Photon an attractive option for players seeking to accelerate their mana production while maintaining aerial superiority. Illustrated by Tran Nguyen, the card is assigned the number 369 within the set, designated by the set code MSC. As a Rare card in the Commander subset, it appeals to collectors of the Marvel Super Heroes expansion and players interested in red-based heroic themes. The flavor text, "I believe I can shed some light on this situation," adds a narrative layer to the character's identity within the Marvel universe. For those building decks in the Commander format, Photon offers a unique blend of offense and resource generation that can shift the momentum of the game. The card's design and mechanics reflect the creative direction of the 2026 release, making it a notable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection focused on superhero themes.