Caves of Koilos
Apocalypse 140 • rare
- Set
- Apocalypse
- Collector number
- 140
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jim Nelson
- Market price
- $17.50
What it does
tap: Add colorless mana.
tap: Add white mana or black mana. This land deals 1 damage to you.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Caves of Koilos was first introduced in the 2001 Magic: The Gathering expansion set, Apocalypse. As the final set in the Invasion block, it focused on the climactic resolution of the conflict between the Phyrexians and the forces of Dominaria. The card was designed as part of a cycle of pain lands—dual-colored lands that provide flexible mana at the cost of one life—which were essential tools for players navigating the multi-colored strategic landscape of the era.
The artwork for this iteration was created by Jim Nelson, whose style during this period often emphasized the harsh, desolate environments of the game's lore. Nelson chose to depict the subterranean, jagged landscape of Koilos, reflecting the ominous and dangerous nature of the Phyrexian staging ground. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its efficiency in smoothing out deck mana bases, and it has since become a staple of the game's long-standing history.
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