Ilysian Caryatid
Commander Masters 297 • common
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 297
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Winona Nelson
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
tap: Add one mana of any color. If you control a creature with power 4 or greater, add two mana of any one color instead.
Those who die as heroes are permitted to dwell in Ilysia, a protected realm of the Underworld as tranquil and vibrant as the rest is bleak.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ilysian Caryatid was originally introduced to the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem in the Theros Beyond Death set, drawing inspiration from classical Greek architectural motifs. The card depicts a caryatid, a sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support, reimagined through the lens of fantasy mana-ramp utility. This specific version was reissued in the 2023 Commander Masters set, serving as a functional staple for green-aligned decks that rely on consistent mana acceleration.
The artwork was commissioned from Winona Nelson, a long-standing illustrator for the franchise known for her vibrant, expressive style. Nelson focused on the fluidity of the figure's form, emphasizing the organic growth and botanical elements that define the creature's connection to the forest. Upon its release, the card was widely received by the Commander community as a reliable, low-cost investment for mid-game scaling, cementing its status as a common-rarity utility piece favored for its efficiency in multiplayer formats.
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