What is the Prowess mechanic on the Target Minotaur?

Prowess is a keyword ability that causes the creature to get +1/+1 until end of turn whenever you cast a noncreature spell. This makes the card increasingly powerful as you cast more spells during a game.

Is the Target Minotaur a rare card in the Unstable set?

No, the Target Minotaur is a Common rarity card within the Unstable expansion. However, this product is for the Foil version, which is a distinct parallel treatment sought after by set builders.

Who illustrated the Target Minotaur card?

The artwork for the Target Minotaur was created by Warren Mahy, who provided the visual design for this creature card in the 2017 Unstable expansion.

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The 2017 Magic: The Gathering Unstable set features this foil Target Minotaur (#98a), a common creature with the Prowess mechanic.

Target Minotaur

2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Unstable

2017 Magic: The Gathering Unstable

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Released in 2017 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Unstable expansion, the Target Minotaur (#98a) stands as a distinct foil card within the product line. Designed by Warren Mahy, this Common rarity card brings a unique mechanical edge to the collection. The creature features the Prowess ability, which grants it +1/+1 whenever you cast a noncreature spell, making it a dynamic choice for builders looking to leverage spell-heavy strategies. As a foil finish, this version offers a reflective surface that enhances its visual appeal for collectors focused on parallel sets. Collectors seeking to complete the Unstable catalog often prioritize foil variants like this one to ensure their set is fully representative of the expansion's diverse card treatments. Integrating this card into a Magic: The Gathering collection adds both mechanical utility and aesthetic variety, appealing to hobbyists who value both form and function in their trading card game holdings.

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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2017

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Unstable

Card Number

#98a

Featured Subject

The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.

Featured

Target Minotaur

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Common

Artist

Warren Mahy

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{1}{R}

Type

Creature — Minotaur Warrior

Power / Toughness

2 / 1

Color

Card Text

Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.

Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)

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