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Manta RayHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Weatherlight· June 9, 1997
Carte Magic Manta Ray

Manta Ray is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

This creature can't attack unless defending player controls an Island. This creature can't be blocked except by blue creatures. When you control no Islands, sacrifice this creature.

How it works : Manta Ray

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

No additional ruling has been published for this card.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
+Manta Ray
#1

Jon Irenicus, Shattered One + Manta Ray

Draw the game
  1. 1At the beginning of your end step, Jon Irenicus triggers, giving control of Manta Ray to an opponent who controls no Islands.
  2. 2When Manta Ray's controller controls no Islands, Manta Ray triggers, causing them to sacrifice it.
  3. 3However, Manta Ray cannot be sacrificed due to its ability.
  4. 4Manta Ray triggers again, creating a mandatory infinite loop that causes the game to end in a draw.
Assault Suit
+Manta Ray
#2

Assault Suit + Manta Ray

Draw the game
  1. 1If needed, give control of Manta Ray to an opponent who controls no Islands.
  2. 2When Manta Ray's controller controls no Islands, Manta Ray triggers, causing them to sacrifice it.
  3. 3However, Manta Ray cannot be sacrificed due to Assault Suit.
  4. 4Manta Ray triggers again, creating a mandatory infinite loop that causes the game to end in a draw.
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Legal formats

legacypaupervintagecommanderoathbreakerpaupercommanderduelpremodernpredhtlr
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