Nyxathid
Jumpstart 259 • rare
- Set
- Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 259
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
- Market price
- $0.43
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 first appeared in the Conflux set of Magic: The Gathering in 2009, designed by Wizards of the Coast to lean into the black-aligned discard mechanics prevalent in the Alara block. The creature is themed around the chaotic, dream-like essence of Nyx, representing a being that grows more powerful as the opponent's resources dwindle. The card was later reprinted in the 2020 Jumpstart set, which utilized a unique thematic-pack structure designed to facilitate quick, accessible games for both new and veteran players.
The artwork for the Nyxathid was rendered by Nils Hamm, whose distinctive, painterly style captures the ethereal and shadowy nature of the creature. Hamm’s design emphasizes a sense of instability and dark magic, fitting the card's mechanical reliance on empty hands. Upon its initial release, the card was noted for its aggressive potential in specific archetypes, though it remained a niche inclusion, valued primarily by players looking to disrupt an opponent's hand size efficiently.
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