Riptide Chimera
Journey into Nyx 48 • uncommon
- Set
- Journey into Nyx
- Collector number
- 48
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Ryan Barger
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
Flying
At the beginning of your upkeep, return an enchantment you control to its owner's hand.
"I want one."— Kiora
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Riptide Chimera was released in 2014 as part of the Journey into Nyx expansion, the final set in the Theros block for Magic: The Gathering. The design centers on the Greek mythology-inspired setting of Theros, where the gods and their enchantments manifest in the mortal realm. This creature specifically embodies the block's focus on enchantment-based mechanics, requiring players to return an enchantment to their hand to cast it, reflecting the fluidity and shifting nature of the mythic sea creatures found in the lore.
The card features artwork by Chase Stone, who illustrated several pieces during the Theros block. His contribution captures the ethereal, shifting anatomy of the chimera, utilizing the distinct visual language established for the Nyx-touched creatures in the game. Upon its release, the card was viewed by players as a niche utility piece for constructed formats, prized primarily by those exploring self-bounce synergies and enchantment-heavy strategies in casual and limited play environments.
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