Magic: The Gathering

Lightning Diadem

Journey into Nyx 102 • common

Set: Journey into Nyx
Collector number: 102
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 5 generic mana red mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Red
Artist: Ryan Alexander Lee
Market price: $0.07

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What it's worth

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common enchantment from the Journey into Nyx set, this card functions as an accessible piece of utility that collectors appreciate for its specific role in deck construction. Featuring the evocative artwork of Ryan Alexander Lee, it stands as a focused example of the card types found within this particular collection.

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Card face

What it does

Enchant creature

When this Aura enters, it deals 2 damage to any target.

Enchanted creature gets +2/+2.

"I fight for Keranos and for mortals. I see no contradiction."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Lightning Diadem was released in 2014 as part of the Journey into Nyx expansion, the third and final set in the Theros block for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to support the 'Bestow' mechanic, a thematic centerpiece of the block that allowed players to cast enchantment creatures as Auras to empower their other units. In the context of the set's mythology, the item represents a divine artifact gifted by the gods of the Theros pantheon, drawing heavily from classical Greek imagery.

The artwork was created by Ryan Alexander Lee, who sought to capture the ethereal, radiant quality of Nyx, the starry night sky that serves as the afterlife and home of the gods in the Theros world. His illustration emphasizes the glowing, celestial nature of the diadem, balancing its status as a piece of equipment with the enchantment-heavy aesthetic of the set. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a functional tool for Limited play, valued primarily for its ability to provide both a power boost and the 'first strike' keyword to creatures in a draft environment.

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Other printings

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Lightning DiademJumpstart · #343 · common · 2020$0.22

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