The 2024 Pioneer Masters Heart-Piercer Manticore is an uncommon red creature card (#140) featuring Embalm mechanics for versatile graveyard play.
Heart-Piercer Manticore
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Pioneer Masters
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Released in 2024 as part of the Pioneer Masters set, the Heart-Piercer Manticore (card #140) stands out as a pivotal red creature for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. Designed by Scott Murphy, this uncommon card brings a unique strategic layer to the Pioneer format through its Embalm mechanic. Players can sacrifice another creature to deal damage equal to that creature's power to any target, offering immediate board impact. Alternatively, the Embalm cost allows collectors and players to exile the card from the graveyard to create a white Zombie Manticore token, bridging mono-red aggression with white resilience. For those building decks around the Pioneer Masters release, this card provides flexible options for both combat and utility. Its design and abilities make it a staple for players seeking dynamic interactions in the Pioneer format. Whether you are completing your Pioneer Masters collection or looking to enhance your red-based strategies, the Heart-Piercer Manticore offers significant gameplay value. Collectors appreciate the intricate details of its artwork and the strategic depth it brings to the table. As part of the diverse selection available in the Pioneer Masters set, this card represents a key component for modern Magic: The Gathering gameplay.
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Heart-Piercer Manticore
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Scott Murphy
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English
{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.)