Opal Caryatid
Urza's Saga 24 • common
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 24
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Berry
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
When an opponent casts a creature spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, it becomes a 2/2 Soldier creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Opal Caryatid was released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a centerpiece of the Urza block, the set was designed to explore the deep lore of the artificer Urza and featured a high density of enchantment cards, reflecting the block's focus on the power of artifacts and magical relics. The card was created during a period when Wizards of the Coast was aggressively experimenting with card types and mechanics, aiming to provide players with defensive options that rewarded a focus on enchantment-heavy deck construction.
The artwork for the card was provided by veteran fantasy illustrator Christopher Rush, known for his iconic contributions to the early years of the game. His depiction of the Opal Caryatid emphasizes the mystical, stone-carved nature of the creature, fitting the aesthetic established for the various sentient constructs found within the Urza storyline. Upon its release, the card was received as a situational utility piece, valued more for its thematic resonance with the set's narrative than for its overall competitive dominance in the wider tournament meta.
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