Meletis Astronomer
Born of the Gods 43 • uncommon
- Set
- Born of the Gods
- Collector number
- 43
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, look at the top three cards of your library. You may reveal an enchantment card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.
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
Meletis Astronomer was released in 2014 as part of the Born of the Gods expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in the Greek-inspired plane of Theros, the card reflects the set's central thematic focus on the relationship between mortals and the divine, specifically highlighting the scholarly pursuits centered in the polis of Meletis. It was designed to support the 'heroic' mechanic, which rewards players for targeting their own creatures with spells.
The artwork was illustrated by Ryan Yee, who sought to capture the contemplative and mystical nature of Therosian study. Yee utilized a palette of deep blues and starlit purples to evoke the celestial magic central to the astronomer's role. Upon its release, the card was received primarily as a utility tool for limited play and specialized enchantment-themed decks, appreciated by players for its ability to generate card advantage when paired with low-cost aura spells.
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