Nyxathid
Battlebond 153 • rare
- Set
- Battlebond
- Collector number
- 153
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
As this creature enters, choose an opponent.
This creature gets -1/-1 for each card in the chosen player's hand.
Born of volcanic forces, it thrives on the absolute panic it inspires.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Nyxathid was introduced in the 2018 Magic: The Gathering set Battlebond, a release specifically engineered for the Two-Headed Giant multiplayer format. The set was designed to emphasize team-based cooperation and high-impact interactions, and the card itself was brought to life by artist Svetlin Velinov. Velinov’s illustration captures the creature’s ethereal, shadowy presence as a manifestation of the night, aligning with the mechanical theme of a creature that grows more formidable as the opponent's hand resources dwindle.
Mechanically, Nyxathid serves as a punishing presence for opponents who struggle to maintain card advantage. It was received as a flavorful and effective mid-game threat, building upon the original design concepts first seen in earlier sets like Alara Reborn. The Battlebond printing updated its visual aesthetic for the unique, celebratory art style of the set, grounding it as a staple for players navigating the complexities of cooperative arena combat.
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