Daxos of Meletis
Commander 2018 173 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2018
- Collector number
- 173
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue · White
- Artist
- Karla Ortiz
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Daxos can't be blocked by creatures with power 3 or greater.
Whenever Daxos deals combat damage to a player, exile the top card of that player's library. You gain life equal to that card's mana value. Until end of turn, you may cast that card and you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast that spell.
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
Daxos of Meletis was originally introduced as a legendary creature in the Theros block, reflecting the setting's Greco-Roman inspiration. This specific version, appearing in the Commander 2018 set, was designed as a multi-color support card for the Adaptive Enchantment deck. The artwork continues the established visual identity of the character, a citizen-soldier of the polis of Meletis, emphasizing his role as a protector who wields both martial prowess and magical influence.
The card mechanics, which allow players to exile cards from an opponent's library and cast them, were crafted to capture the essence of Daxos's lore as a strategic operative. Within the broader context of the Commander format, the card was received as a flavorful, albeit niche, utility piece that rewarded players for engaging with opponent's resources. It remains a staple for enthusiasts of white-blue-green color identities who prioritize thematic synergy over top-tier competitive play.
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