# 2014 Magic: The Gathering Journey into Nyx #42

> The Hypnotic Siren card from Magic: The Gathering's 2014 Journey into Nyx expansion. This rare enchantment creature features the versatile bestow mechanic and flying ability.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2014
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Journey into Nyx
- **Card number**: #42
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The Hypnotic Siren (JOU #42) is a notable enchantment creature from the 2014 Magic: The Gathering set Journey into Nyx. Designed by James Ryman, this card features a mana cost of {U} and serves as a flexible option for blue decks. Its defining feature is the bestow ability, allowing players to cast it as an Aura with a lower mana cost of {5}{U}{U} to enchant a creature. When cast this way, the Siren grants the enchanted creature +1/+1 power and toughness along with flying, while the controller maintains control of the target. If the Siren becomes unattached, it reverts to its creature form with 1/1 power and toughness. For collectors, this rare card represents a key piece of the Journey into Nyx block, offering both strategic depth and artistic value.

## FAQ

### What is the bestow mechanic on the Hypnotic Siren?

Bestow allows you to cast the Hypnotic Siren as an Aura spell by paying {5}{U}{U} instead of its mana cost. This turns the card into an enchantment that attaches to a creature, granting it +1/+1 and flying, until it becomes unattached.

### Who illustrated the Hypnotic Siren card?

The artwork for the Hypnotic Siren in the Journey into Nyx set was created by artist James Ryman, whose style is featured throughout this 2014 Magic: The Gathering expansion.

### Is the Hypnotic Siren a creature or an enchantment?

The Hypnotic Siren is a dual-type card, classified as an Enchantment Creature — Siren. It exists as a creature on the battlefield by default but can function as an Aura enchantment if cast using its bestow cost.

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