Bassara Tower Archer
Journey into Nyx 117 • uncommon
- Set
- Journey into Nyx
- Collector number
- 117
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Slawomir Maniak
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
Reach, hexproof
Setessan warriors of Bassara Tower are known for their guerrilla tactics and skill with the bow. Interlopers into the Nessian Wood do not get far.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Bassara Tower Archer was released in 2014 as part of the Journey into Nyx expansion, the final set in the Theros block for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to highlight the set's focus on enchantment-themed mechanics, specifically the 'heroic' ability, which rewarded players for targeting their own creatures with spells. As a green creature with hexproof, it was positioned as a reliable, resilient foundation for players looking to build up a powerful threat on the battlefield.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Igor Kieryluk, who captured the archer perched within the crystalline, ethereal architecture of the plane of Nyx. The design reflects the block’s overarching aesthetic, which draws heavily from Greek mythology and the concept of gods manifesting in the stars. Upon release, the card saw modest play in Limited formats, where its hexproof ability proved effective at avoiding removal, making it a staple pick for players drafting green-based strategies.
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