Ilysian Caryatid
Theros Beyond Death 174 • common
- Set
- Theros Beyond Death
- Collector number
- 174
- 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 DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Ilysian Caryatid was introduced as part of the Theros Beyond Death set for Magic: The Gathering, released in early 2020. This set returned players to the Greek mythology-inspired plane of Theros, focusing on themes of the underworld and the divine pantheon. The card was designed to support the set's mana-ramping mechanics, serving as a creature that provides both color-fixing and acceleration, echoing the classic design of high-utility mana creatures found throughout the game's history.
The artwork was illustrated by Volkan Baga, a frequent contributor to the Magic: The Gathering franchise. Baga’s aesthetic approach for this piece emphasized the sculptural and architectural roots of the caryatid, blending organic, plant-like features with the rigid, ornamental style of ancient Hellenic columns. Upon release, the card was well-received by the player community, particularly in limited and casual formats, for its efficiency and thematic alignment with the set's enchantment-heavy mechanical identity.
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