Ordeal of Heliod
Theros 25 • uncommon
- Set
- Theros
- Collector number
- 25
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Lucas Graciano
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Enchant creature
Whenever enchanted creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it. Then if it has three or more +1/+1 counters on it, sacrifice this Aura.
When you sacrifice this Aura, you gain 10 life.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ordeal of Heliod was released in 2013 as part of the Theros expansion, a set heavily inspired by Greek mythology and the influence of gods on the mortal realm. Mechanically, the card belongs to a cycle of 'Ordeal' enchantments designed to represent the trials a hero must endure to gain favor from a deity. It was created to provide a structured narrative gameplay experience where the creature grows stronger through combat until the enchantment is sacrificed for a significant payoff.
The artwork was illustrated by Chase Stone, who aimed to capture the radiant, awe-inspiring aesthetic of the sun god Heliod. The design emphasizes the divine, golden light associated with the deity, reflecting the game's broader artistic direction of transitioning from dark, Gothic themes to the vibrant, heroic atmosphere of a mythical Mediterranean-inspired plane. Upon release, the cycle was noted for its balance of risk and reward, quickly becoming a staple in various Limited environments and casual white-aligned deck builds.
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