Aegis of the Gods
Journey into Nyx 1 • rare
- Set
- Journey into Nyx
- Collector number
- 1
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Yefim Kligerman
- Market price
- $0.94
What it does
You have hexproof. (You can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
Athreos cares little for the other gods' conflict with mortals. He is concerned only with safe passage for the dead.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Aegis of the Gods was released in 2014 as part of the Journey into Nyx set, the final expansion of the Theros block in Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed to explore the intersection of Greek mythology and the game's unique cosmic concepts, focusing on the influence of gods on the mortal realm. Mechanically, this creature introduced a 'hexproof' effect for the player, reflecting its thematic role as a divine guardian shielding the faithful from malevolent forces.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Yefim Kligerman, who utilized a distinct style to capture the ethereal, celestial nature of the Nyx-touched creatures. By emphasizing flowing drapery and luminous, starry textures within the figure’s form, Kligerman successfully communicated the card's defensive purpose. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but effective utility tool, often utilized in competitive formats for its ability to prevent targeted discard and burn spells.
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