Daxos of Meletis (Card 173) from the 2018 Magic: The Gathering Commander release, featuring a unique exile-and-cast mechanic.
Daxos of Meletis
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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Daxos of Meletis is a legendary Human Soldier creature featured in the 2018 Magic: The Gathering Commander set (C18). Carrying card number 173, this rare card boasts a mana cost of {1}{W}{U} and a power/toughness of 2/2. Designed by artist Karla Ortiz, the card is part of the iconic Commander product line that has long been a staple for casual and competitive play alike. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek out specific commanders to build thematic decks or complete their collection. The card's rules text allows it to prevent blocking by larger creatures and enables the player to exile the top card of an opponent's library upon dealing combat damage, gaining life and casting the exiled card with flexible mana usage. This distinct mechanic makes Daxos of Meletis a memorable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Whether you are looking to enhance your gameplay or expand your library, finding the right cards is essential. The Commander format encourages creative deck building, and cards like this one offer strategic depth and replayability. For investors and hobbyists, the 2018 Commander set represents a significant era in the game's history, with many cards maintaining value over time. Exploring the nuances of each card's design and functionality helps collectors appreciate the artistry and strategy behind Magic: The Gathering.
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Daxos of Meletis
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Karla Ortiz
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}{U}
Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
2 / 2
U, W
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Daxos can't be blocked by creatures with power 3 or greater. Whenever Daxos deals combat damage to a player, exile the top card of that player's library. You gain life equal to that card's mana value. Until end of turn, you may cast that card and you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast that spell.