Hythonia the Cruel
Theros 91 • mythic
- Set
- Theros
- Collector number
- 91
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Market price
- $0.41
What it does
Deathtouch
6 generic mana black mana black mana: Monstrosity 3. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put three +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
When Hythonia becomes monstrous, destroy all non-Gorgon creatures.
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
Hythonia the Cruel was released in 2013 as part of the Theros expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set drew heavy inspiration from Greek mythology, focusing on themes of gods, heroes, and monsters. Designed by the Wizards of the Coast development team, this Gorgon card was crafted to serve as a formidable creature that reflects the flavor of classical legends, specifically those involving the petrifying gaze of figures like Medusa.
The card was illustrated by Chris Rahn, a prolific artist in the Magic: The Gathering community. Rahn utilized a dark, atmospheric palette to emphasize Hythonia's lethal nature, aiming to convey both majesty and menace. Upon its release, the card was received as a strong limited-play choice, noted for its ability to clear the battlefield when bestowed with its monstrous ability, cementing its place as a quintessential example of the set's top-down design philosophy.
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