The Astonishing Ant-Man

Description

Among these releases is The Astonishing Ant-Man, designated as card number 397 in the Marvel Super Heroes subset. This card is a rare foil, adding a distinct visual appeal for collectors who appreciate the shimmering finish and high-quality production values typical of Magic's premium print runs. The artwork is created by Bob Layton, whose style contributes significantly to the set's identity. From a gameplay perspective, The Astonishing Ant-Man is categorized as a Legendary Creature — Human Scientist Hero. It carries a mana cost of {G}{U} with a mana value of 2, making it an accessible inclusion for decks built around green and blue colors. Despite its low power and toughness of 1/1, the card offers a compelling engine for players. Its primary ability triggers whenever you draw a card, placing a +1/+1 counter on it. This synergizes well with draw spells and card advantage strategies common in competitive formats. Once the counters are accumulated, players can activate the card's second ability by paying {2}{G} and tapping it. This removes any number of +1/+1 counters to create an equal number of 1/1 green Insect creature tokens. This token generation capability makes the card versatile, providing board presence and potential combat reach. For collectors, owning this foil version of The Astonishing Ant-Man represents a tangible piece of modern Magic history, merging nostalgia with strategic utility. The combination of the foil treatment, the rare rarity, and the character's unique mechanics makes it a standout item in the Marvel Super Heroes collection.