Ordeal of Nylea
Theros 170 • uncommon
- Set
- Theros
- Collector number
- 170
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- David Palumbo
- Market price
- $0.24
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, search your library for up to two basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Ordeal of Nylea is an enchantment card released in the 2013 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Theros. Designed by Wizards of the Coast as part of a cycle of cards representing the trials of the gods, this specific card honors Nylea, the green-aligned god of the hunt. It was crafted to mechanically reinforce the set's focus on devotion and heroic deeds, allowing players to build up power on a creature over several turns as a reflection of the journey toward divine favor.
The artwork was illustrated by Volkan Baga, who captured the essence of Nylea’s woodland domain. Baga’s aesthetic for the piece leans into the verdant, mythological atmosphere central to the Theros plane, emphasizing the themes of growth and archery. Upon its release, the card was noted by players for its synergy with aggressive strategies in the Limited format, where the reward of searching for basic lands provided a reliable way to accelerate a player's mana base during the early game.
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