Quick Answer

Ilysian Caryatid is a common Creature — Plant from ANB (ANB) costing {1}{G}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ilysian Caryatid MTG card

Ilysian Caryatid

Creature — Plant

Card Text

{T}: Add one mana of any color. If you control a creature with power 4 or greater, add two mana of any one color instead.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 ANB ANB 🎨 Winona Nelson

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ilysian Caryatid? Basics

Ilysian Caryatid is a Creature — Plant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add one mana of any color. If you control a creature with power 4 or greater, add two mana of any one color instead."

How much mana does Ilysian Caryatid cost to cast? Basics

Ilysian Caryatid has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Ilysian Caryatid's mana cost of {1}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Ilysian Caryatid has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Ilysian Caryatid's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add one mana of any color. If you control a creature with power 4 or greater, add two mana of any one color instead."

What is the current price of Ilysian Caryatid? Pricing

Price data for Ilysian Caryatid is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Ilysian Caryatid? Pricing

You can purchase Ilysian Caryatid from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Ilysian Caryatid legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ilysian Caryatid in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Ilysian Caryatid legal in Modern? Legality

Ilysian Caryatid is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Ilysian Caryatid legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ilysian Caryatid is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Ilysian Caryatid legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ilysian Caryatid is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Ilysian Caryatid legal in Legacy? Legality

Ilysian Caryatid is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Ilysian Caryatid legal in Vintage? Legality

Ilysian Caryatid is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Ilysian Caryatid legal in Pauper? Legality

Ilysian Caryatid is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Ilysian Caryatid from? Details

This printing of Ilysian Caryatid is from ANB (ANB), with collector number 98.

Ilysian Caryatid may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ilysian Caryatid's rarity? Details

Ilysian Caryatid is a common card in ANB.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Ilysian Caryatid? Details

Ilysian Caryatid was illustrated by Winona Nelson.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Ilysian Caryatid's power and toughness? Details

Ilysian Caryatid is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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