Etchings of the Chosen
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander 269 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander
- Collector number
- 269
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black · White
- Artist
- Chuck Lukacs
- Market price
- $0.33
What it does
As this enchantment enters, choose a creature type.
Creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1.
1 generic mana, Sacrifice a creature of the chosen type: Target creature you control gains indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)
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
Etchings of the Chosen is an enchantment card introduced in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander set, released in 2023. It fits into the tribal focus of the expansion, designed to support decks centered around specific creature types by offering a recurring sacrifice mechanic that provides power buffs and graveyard recursion. Its inclusion reflects the set's broader design goal of providing powerful utility tools for communal play styles, balancing aggressive board states with long-term engine building.
The artwork was commissioned by artist Chuck Lukacs, known for his distinct style that often emphasizes texture and organic, weathered aesthetics. For this piece, Lukacs leaned into the primordial and mystical themes of the Ixalan plane, creating a visual that evokes ancient carvings and tribal artifacts. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional staple for dedicated tribal decks, favored by players for its ability to protect key creatures while maintaining board presence throughout the middle and late stages of a game.
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