# 2023 Magic: The Gathering The Lost Caverns of Ixalan #26

> The Mythic Rare Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander subset, card #26.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2023
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- **Card number**: #26
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher is a distinctive Legendary Creature — Vampire Soldier from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering expansion, The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. As card number 26 in the Commander subset (LCC), this foil Mythic Rare print offers a compelling addition to any TCG collection. The card features a mana cost of three generic, one white, and one black mana, resulting in a mana value of five. Its color identity spans both white and black, allowing for versatile inclusion in multiplayer Commander formats where its abilities can shine.

The card’s rules text centers on sacrifice and graveyard recursion. Carmen possesses Flying and gains a +1/+1 counter plus life whenever a permanent is sacrificed. Additionally, when attacking, it can return a low-mana-value permanent from the graveyard to the battlefield. This mechanic encourages strategic gameplay centered around resource management and board presence. Art by Randy Vargas brings the vampire soldier to life, capturing the dark fantasy aesthetic of the Ixalan plane. For collectors focused on Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, this product represents a high-value piece of modern TCG history. The foil treatment enhances its visual appeal, making it a standout piece for display or play. Whether building a thematic Vampire deck or completing a Commander subset, Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher stands out as a key collector item.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher?

Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher has a mana cost of {3}{W}{B}, giving it a mana value of five and a color identity of white and black.

### What is the rarity of this card?

This card is printed as a Mythic Rare in the Commander subset of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, designated as card number 26.

### What abilities does Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher have?

The card has Flying and triggers when permanents are sacrificed. It also returns low-cost permanents from the graveyard to the battlefield when it attacks.

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