The Birth of Meletis
Theros Beyond Death 5 • uncommon
- Set
- Theros Beyond Death
- Collector number
- 5
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Tyler Jacobson
- Market price
- $0.34
What it does
(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.)
I — Search your library for a basic Plains card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
II — Create a 0/4 colorless Wall artifact creature token with defender.
III — You gain 2 life.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Birth of Meletis was released in 2020 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion Theros Beyond Death. This set drew heavily from Greek mythology, revisiting the plane of Theros to focus on the interplay between the gods and the mortal realm. As a Saga enchantment, the card serves a narrative function, mechanically depicting the historical foundations of the city-state of Meletis through three distinct chapters that represent the expansion of land, the guidance of the gods, and the establishment of its civilization.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Johannes Voss, who utilized a distinct, ethereal style characteristic of the set's portrayal of divine myth-making. Voss aimed to evoke a sense of ancient grandeur, employing a muted, dreamlike palette that contrasts with the more visceral combat-focused art found elsewhere in the expansion. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its utility in stabilizing early-game resources in control decks, earning a permanent place in various constructed formats for its efficient design and flavor-rich storytelling.
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