Quick Answer

Aspect of Manticore is a common Enchantment — Aura from THB (THB) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Aspect of Manticore MTG card

Aspect of Manticore

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Flash Enchant creature When this Aura enters, enchanted creature gains first strike until end of turn. Enchanted creature gets +2/+0.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 THB THB 🎨 Tomasz Jedruszek
Enchant Flash

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.14
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.14
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aspect of Manticore? Basics

Aspect of Manticore is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash Enchant creature When this Aura enters, enchanted creature gains first strike until end of turn. Enchanted creature gets +2/+0."

How much mana does Aspect of Manticore cost to cast? Basics

Aspect of Manticore has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Aspect of Manticore's mana cost of {2}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Aspect of Manticore has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Aspect of Manticore's current oracle text is: "Flash Enchant creature When this Aura enters, enchanted creature gains first strike until end of turn. Enchanted creature gets +2/+0."

What is the current price of Aspect of Manticore? Pricing

The current market price for Aspect of Manticore is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.14 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Aspect of Manticore? Pricing

You can purchase Aspect of Manticore from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Aspect of Manticore normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.14

Is Aspect of Manticore legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Aspect of Manticore in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Aspect of Manticore legal in Modern? Legality

Aspect of Manticore is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Aspect of Manticore legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aspect of Manticore is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Aspect of Manticore legal in Pioneer? Legality

Aspect of Manticore is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Aspect of Manticore legal in Legacy? Legality

Aspect of Manticore is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Aspect of Manticore legal in Vintage? Legality

Aspect of Manticore is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Aspect of Manticore legal in Pauper? Legality

Aspect of Manticore is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Aspect of Manticore from? Details

This printing of Aspect of Manticore is from THB (THB), with collector number 127.

Aspect of Manticore may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Aspect of Manticore's rarity? Details

Aspect of Manticore is a common card in THB.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Aspect of Manticore? Details

Aspect of Manticore was illustrated by Tomasz Jedruszek.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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