Crystalline Nautilus is an Uncommon Enchantment Creature card from the 2014 Journey into Nyx expansion, featuring artwork by Brad Rigney.
Crystalline Nautilus
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Journey into Nyx
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Crystalline Nautilus, card number 34, is a distinct Enchantment Creature from the 2014 Journey into Nyx expansion of Magic: The Gathering. Designed by artist Brad Rigney, this Uncommon card offers collectors a unique mechanical identity within the set. As a Nautilus with a mana value of three, it provides a robust 4/4 body that can be cast for its alternative Bestow cost, allowing it to function as an Aura enchanting another creature. When attached, it grants the enchanted creature a powerful +4/+4 boost while imparting a shared sacrifice trigger on target. This dual nature makes it a flexible piece for enthusiasts completing the Journey into Nyx set or exploring alternative casting strategies. The card’s blue color identity and enchantment subtype appeal to players and collectors interested in the strategic depth of Magic's early 2010s design philosophy. Whether you are building a collection focused on creature enchantments or tracking the full roster of the Nyx block, this card represents a key component of the era's gameplay. Its straightforward yet versatile rules text highlights the creative design choices made during this period of the trading card game. Collectors often seek out specific cards like Crystalline Nautilus to complete their Journey into Nyx collection, appreciating both its artistic presentation and its functional role in the game.
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Crystalline Nautilus
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Brad Rigney
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Enchantment Creature — Nautilus
4 / 4
U
Card Text
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Bestow {3}{U}{U} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached.) When this permanent becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it. Enchanted creature gets +4/+4 and has "When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it."