The 2017 Magic: The Gathering Unstable set with Slaying Mantis (card #122), an uncommon green Insect Wrestler creature designed for competitive and casual play.
Slaying Mantis
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Unstable
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Slaying Mantis is a distinctive green creature card from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Unstable expansion. Designed by artist Ben Wootten, this uncommon card features a mana cost of five generic and two green mana, resulting in a mana value of seven. As a 6/6 Insect Wrestler, it brings significant power to the battlefield while adhering to the set's humorous and unconventional design philosophy. The card's unique ability allows it to enter the battlefield by being thrown from a distance, triggering a fight against each creature an opponent controls that it touched upon entry. This mechanic creates dynamic interaction opportunities during gameplay, making it a memorable inclusion for collectors who appreciate the Unstable series' experimental nature. For fans of Magic: The Gathering, acquiring this card number offers a tangible connection to one of the most creative sets in the game's history. Collectors often seek out cards from the Unstable set to complete their thematic collections or to add unique mechanical interactions to their decks. Whether you are building a themed collection or simply appreciate the artistry and design of the Unstable era, Slaying Mantis represents a fun and powerful piece of Magic history.
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Slaying Mantis
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Ben Wootten
Card Stock
English
{5}{G}{G}
Creature — Insect Wrestler
6 / 6
G
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Just a second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't move permanents.) This creature enters by being thrown from a distance of at least three feet. When this creature enters, it fights each creature an opponent controls that it touched as it entered.