The 2014 Magic: The Gathering Journey into Nyx foil card, Forgeborn Oreads (JOU #98), is an Uncommon Enchantment Creature featuring the Constellation mechanic.
Forgeborn Oreads
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Journey into Nyx
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Released in 2014 as part of the Journey into Nyx expansion, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card features the Enchantment Creature — Nymph known as Forgeborn Oreads. Identified as card number 98 in the JOU set, this Uncommon rarity card carries a mana cost of {2}{R}{R} and boasts a power/toughness of 4/2. The card is printed with a foil finish, adding a distinct visual appeal that distinguishes it from non-foil versions within the same set. Its gameplay revolves around the Constellation ability, which triggers whenever this creature or another enchantment you control enters the battlefield, dealing 1 damage to any target. This mechanic creates consistent value for players who build decks centered around enchantments. For collectors of the Journey into Nyx era, the foil treatment of Forgeborn Oreads represents a popular choice for completing parallel sets or adding aesthetic variety to a collection. Whether you are drawn to the card's nymph design or its strategic utility in enchantment-based strategies, this 2014 print remains a notable piece of Magic history.
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Forgeborn Oreads
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Ryan Yee
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{R}{R}
Enchantment Creature — Nymph
4 / 2
R
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Constellation — Whenever this creature or another enchantment you control enters, this creature deals 1 damage to any target.
Purphoros shaped the oreads out of stray coals from his forge.