Quick Answer

Man-o'-War is a common Creature — Jellyfish from VIS (VIS) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Man-o'-War MTG card

Man-o'-War

Creature — Jellyfish

Card Text

When this creature enters, return target creature to its owner's hand.

"Beauty to the eye does not always translate to the touch." —Naimah, Femeref philosopher

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 VIS VIS 🎨 Jon J Muth

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (21 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Man-o'-War? Basics

Man-o'-War is a Creature — Jellyfish card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, return target creature to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Man-o'-War cost to cast? Basics

Man-o'-War has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Man-o'-War's mana cost of {2}{U} 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.

Man-o'-War 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.

Man-o'-War's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, return target creature to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Man-o'-War? Pricing

The current market price for Man-o'-War is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.45 EUR.

Where can I buy Man-o'-War? Pricing

You can purchase Man-o'-War 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.

Is Man-o'-War legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Man-o'-War in Standard is not available.

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

Is Man-o'-War legal in Modern? Legality

Man-o'-War is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Man-o'-War legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Man-o'-War 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 Man-o'-War legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Man-o'-War in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Man-o'-War legal in Legacy? Legality

Man-o'-War is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Man-o'-War legal in Vintage? Legality

Man-o'-War 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 Man-o'-War legal in Pauper? Legality

Man-o'-War 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 Man-o'-War from? Details

This printing of Man-o'-War is from VIS (VIS), with collector number 37.

Man-o'-War may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Man-o'-War's rarity? Details

Man-o'-War is a common card in VIS.

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

Who illustrated Man-o'-War? Details

Man-o'-War was illustrated by Jon J Muth.

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

What is Man-o'-War's power and toughness? Details

Man-o'-War is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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