Bow of Nylea
Theros 153 • rare
- Set
- Theros
- Collector number
- 153
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Yeong-Hao Han
- Market price
- $3.46
What it does
Attacking creatures you control have deathtouch.
1 generic mana green mana, tap: Choose one —
• Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.
• Bow of Nylea deals 2 damage to target creature with flying.
• You gain 3 life.
• Put up to four target cards from your graveyard on the bottom of your library in any order.
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
The Bow of Nylea was introduced in the 2013 Magic: The Gathering set titled Theros. Designed by Wizards of the Coast as part of a cycle of legendary artifacts representing the gods of the plane, the card was conceptualized to reflect Nylea, the goddess of the hunt. The design team focused on creating a card that provided utility and creature enhancement, mirroring the flavor of a deity who governs the wilderness and ensures the cycle of life continues.
The artwork was illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han, who captured the bow's ethereal and organic aesthetic, featuring natural motifs that align with the green color identity of the set. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its versatile suite of abilities—deathtouch, life gain, and creature pumping—which allowed it to see significant play in both casual and competitive formats throughout its time in the Standard environment.
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