Carven Caryatid
Iconic Masters 156 • uncommon
- Set
- Iconic Masters
- Collector number
- 156
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Jim Nelson
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
Defender (This creature can't attack.)
When this creature enters, draw a card.
So-called "old wood" is rare in deforested Ravnica. Statues carved from it are said to house the last of the ancient nature spirits.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Carven Caryatid was introduced in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering set Iconic Masters. Designed as a reprint from the original Theros expansion, the card was intended to provide players with a reliable, defensive creature capable of generating mana. Its design emphasizes the 'Defender' mechanic, reflecting the mythological stone figures that support architectural structures, and serves as a classic example of green's utility in card games.
The artwork for this particular iteration captures the essence of the creature’s stoic, petrified nature. Illustrators for the set focused on blending the card’s high-fantasy theme with the strategic requirements of a balanced mana-ramping engine. Upon its release, the card was well-regarded among casual players for its utility in limited formats and its contribution to the set's goal of showcasing iconic cards from the game's history.
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