This 2013 Magic: The Gathering foil card features the Nivix Cyclops from the Dragon's Maze set, offering collectors a distinct blue-red creature with unique gameplay mechanics.
Nivix Cyclops
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Dragon's Maze
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Within this set, the Nivix Cyclops stands out as a compelling blue-red creature card, identified by its card number 87. This foil variant captures the attention of enthusiasts who appreciate the visual depth that foil treatments bring to the game's iconography. Designed by Wayne Reynolds, the card’s artistic presentation complements its mechanical identity. As a Cyclops with a mana cost of {1}{U}{R}, the creature offers a unique defensive profile with the defender ability. Its true value for collectors and players lies in its reactive ability: whenever an instant or sorcery spell is cast, this creature gains +3/+0 until end of turn and can attack despite having defender. This interaction creates interesting moments during gameplay, making it a favorite for those who enjoy combo-oriented strategies. For collectors building their Dragon's Maze collection, this foil edition represents a key piece of the set's identity. The combination of the card's strategic utility and its shimmering finish makes it a desirable addition for those who value both aesthetic appeal and mechanical depth in their Magic: The Gathering trading cards.
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Card Details
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Featured
Nivix Cyclops
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Wayne Reynolds
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}{R}
Creature — Cyclops
1 / 4
R, U
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Defender Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, this creature gets +3/+0 until end of turn and can attack this turn as though it didn't have defender.