The Chromanticore BNG-144 is a Mythic Rare Enchantment Creature card from Magic: The Gathering's 2020 The List set, featuring the versatile Bestow mechanic and five-color mana requirements.
Chromanticore
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • The List
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The Chromanticore (BNG-144) is a Mythic Rare card from the 2020 Magic: The Gathering The List set, designed by Min Yum. As an Enchantment Creature — Manticore, it commands a significant mana cost of {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}, representing one of the most ambitious five-color designs in the game's history. Its high mana value of 5 reflects the massive impact it has on the board state when successfully cast. The card offers two distinct paths for players through its Bestow mechanic. By paying a reduced cost of {2}{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}, the Chromanticore can be cast as an Aura spell enchanting a creature. This allows it to enter play more efficiently while still providing powerful stats. If the Aura is detached or destroyed, it reverts to its original form as a 4/4 creature with a suite of essential combat keywords. When attached to a creature, it grants a substantial +4/+4 buff along with flying, first strike, vigilance, trample, and lifelink, transforming almost any target into a dominant threat. For collectors, the Chromanticore serves as a fascinating study in game design and color pie integration. The List set was created to rotate older cards into Standard-legal formats, and this card stands out for its unique ability to bridge artifact and creature roles. Its five-color identity makes it visually and mechanically distinct from standard mono or dual-color cards. Whether viewed through the lens of its complex mechanics or its status as a Mythic Rare, the Chromanticore remains a notable entry in modern TCG history.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Chromanticore
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Min Yum
Card Stock
English
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Enchantment Creature — Manticore
4 / 4
B, G, R, U, W
Card Text
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Bestow {2}{W}{U}{B}{R}{G} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached.) Flying, first strike, vigilance, trample, lifelink Enchanted creature gets +4/+4 and has flying, first strike, vigilance, trample, and lifelink.
