Oppressive Rays
Journey into Nyx 19 • common
- Set
- Journey into Nyx
- Collector number
- 19
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Mark Zug
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature can't attack or block unless its controller pays 3 generic mana.
Activated abilities of enchanted creature cost 3 generic mana more to activate.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Oppressive Rays was released in 2014 as part of the Journey into Nyx expansion, the final set in the Theros block for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed to explore the intersection of Greek mythology and the game’s unique enchantment-focused mechanics. Mechanically, the card serves as a 'taxing' effect, reflecting the block's emphasis on how divine influence could impede the actions of creatures on the battlefield.
The card’s illustration was provided by artist Seb McKinnon, who was tasked with visualizing the thematic concept of a paralyzing, radiant light. His artistic style, known for its ethereal and slightly surreal quality, was chosen to evoke the oppressive nature of the gods of Nyx. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, low-cost white removal spell, primarily utilized in limited formats to neutralize key enemy threats.
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