Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander 5 • mythic
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander
- Collector number
- 5
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · White
- Artist
- Randy Vargas
- Market price
- $5.56
What it does
Flying
Whenever a player sacrifices a permanent, put a +1/+1 counter on Carmen and you gain 1 life.
Whenever Carmen attacks, return up to one target permanent card with mana value less than or equal to Carmen's power from your graveyard to the battlefield.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher was released in 2023 as part of the 'Ahoy Mateys' Commander deck associated with The Lost Caverns of Ixalan expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card represents a pivotal character in the narrative of the plane, a pirate captain whose opportunistic and ruthless nature aligns with the set's exploration of underground caverns and Mesoamerican-inspired aesthetics. Mechanically, the card was designed to reward players for sacrificing permanents, a core strategic theme for the Orzhov-colored decks featured in this release.
The card's illustration was created by artist Livia Prima, who utilized a bold, dramatic style to capture Carmen's commanding and predatory presence. In the competitive scene, the design was noted for its ability to grow stronger through the loss of other board pieces, making it a popular choice for players who favor attrition-based strategies. It was generally well-received by the community for both its flavorful connection to the Ixalan lore and its distinct, aggressive playstyle.
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