Niko Aris
Kaldheim 225 • mythic
- Set
- Kaldheim
- Collector number
- 225
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- X mana white mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Planeswalker
- Colors
- Blue · White
- Artist
- Winona Nelson
- Market price
- $0.53
What it does
When Niko Aris enters, create X Shard tokens. (They're enchantments with "2 generic mana, Sacrifice this token: Scry 1, then draw a card.")
+1: Up to one target creature you control can't be blocked this turn. Whenever that creature deals damage this turn, return it to its owner's hand.
−1: Niko Aris deals 2 damage to target tapped creature for each card you've drawn this turn.
−1: Create a Shard token.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Niko Aris was introduced in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering expansion set, Kaldheim. As a mythic rare planeswalker, the card was designed to represent a character from the fictional realm of Theros who possesses the unique ability to manipulate shards of mirror-like energy. The character was developed by Wizards of the Coast to be the game's first explicitly non-binary planeswalker, marking a notable step in the expansion of inclusive representation within the multiverse's lore.
The card's striking visual identity was crafted by illustrator Winona Nelson. Her design emphasizes the character's agility and connection to the Therosian tradition of fate and reflection, utilizing dynamic, athletic poses and a vibrant color palette. Upon its release, the card received significant attention for its gameplay mechanics—which allow players to create 'shard' tokens—and for its contribution to the evolving narrative landscape of the game.
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