Hylda of the Icy Crown
Wilds of Eldraine 206 • mythic
- Set
- Wilds of Eldraine
- Collector number
- 206
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue · White
- Artist
- Ekaterina Burmak
- Market price
- $3.55
What it does
Whenever you tap an untapped creature an opponent controls, you may pay 1 generic mana. When you do, choose one —
• Create a 4/4 white and blue Elemental creature token.
• Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.
• Scry 2, then draw a card.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Hylda of the Icy Crown was introduced as part of the 2023 Magic: The Gathering expansion, Wilds of Eldraine. The set draws inspiration from fairy tale tropes and folklore, reimagining them through the lens of a high-fantasy plane where the influence of the fae and wicked curses predominate. Hylda serves as a key legendary creature, representing a powerful, cold-hearted monarch who embodies the wintry, frost-bound aesthetic of the set's darker thematic explorations.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Anna Christenson, who utilized a regal and chilling visual language to define Hylda's authority. The design focuses on themes of taxation and control, rewarding players for tapping their opponents' creatures—a mechanical choice that reflects her icy, immobilizing nature. Upon release, the card was widely received by the Commander format community as a distinctive build-around commander for control-oriented strategies, praised for its clear thematic identity and synergy-focused gameplay.
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