The Bow of Nylea is a rare legendary enchantment artifact from Magic: The Gathering's 2013 Theros expansion. This card provides strategic versatility with deathtouch and four distinct activated abilities.
Bow of Nylea
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Theros
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The Bow of Nylea is a legendary enchantment artifact released in the 2013 Theros expansion of Magic: The Gathering. Carrying a mana cost of {1}{G}{G} and a mana value of 3, this card serves as a powerful green resource for players seeking board control and defensive stability. As a rare card numbered 153 in the set, it holds a distinct place in the Theros collection for its unique dual nature as both an artifact and an enchantment. The card’s static ability grants deathtouch to all attacking creatures you control, turning modest attackers into significant threats. Its primary power lies in its activated ability, which costs {1}{G} and allows the controller to choose one of four effects each turn. These options include placing a +1/+1 counter on a creature, dealing 2 damage to a flying creature, gaining 3 life, or putting up to four target cards from the graveyard on the bottom of the library in any order. This flexibility makes it a staple in decks that value resilience and resource management. Designed by Yeong-Hao Han, the Bow of Nylea captures the mythic essence of the Theros block. Collectors and players alike appreciate its strategic depth and the thematic resonance of its name and abilities within the Greek-inspired world. Whether used to stabilize a vulnerable board state or to disrupt an opponent’s graveyard strategy, this card remains a compelling addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Its enduring popularity among Theros enthusiasts ensures it remains a sought-after piece for completing the set or enhancing gameplay.
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Bow of Nylea
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Yeong-Hao Han
Card Stock
English
{1}{G}{G}
Legendary Enchantment Artifact
G
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Attacking creatures you control have deathtouch. {1}{G}, {T}: Choose one — • Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. • Bow of Nylea deals 2 damage to target creature with flying. • You gain 3 life. • Put up to four target cards from your graveyard on the bottom of your library in any order.








