Basking Capybara
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 175 • common
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 175
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Ilse Gort
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
Descend 4 — This creature gets +3/+0 as long as there are four or more permanent cards in your graveyard.
"Even our most learned philosophers can only hope to approach the inner serenity of the humble capybara."— Nelli, Oltec didact
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Basking Capybara was released in 2023 as part of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, a Magic: The Gathering expansion set that drew heavily on themes of Mesoamerican-inspired adventure and prehistoric exploration. Within the game's mechanics, the card functions as a common creature, designed to provide a low-cost, resilient presence on the battlefield, reflecting the set's focus on creatures that thrive within the lush, underground ecosystems of the plane of Ixalan.
The card’s visual identity was crafted by illustrator Ilse Gort, who sought to capture the gentle and observant nature of the capybara within a fantastical context. By portraying the animal in a moment of quiet repose, Gort aligned the artwork with the creature’s role as a defensive, basking entity. The piece was well-received by the player community for its charming aesthetic and its departure from the more aggressive, combat-oriented creature designs typically found in the game.
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