Born of the Gods
Born of the Gods contains 165 cards.
It is part of Theros block.
Released: 2014-02-07
Base set size: 165 cards.
Preconstructed decks:
Boosters:
Acolyte's Reward {1}{W}
Instant
Prevent the next X damage that would be dealt to target creature this turn, where X is your devotion to white. If damage is prevented this way, Acolyte's Reward deals that much damage to any target.
Akroan Phalanx {3}{W}
Creature - Human Soldier
Vigilance
{2}{R}: Creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn.
{2}{R}: Creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn.
Shields up, spears out, heels set, hearts firm.
3/3
Akroan Skyguard {1}{W}
Creature - Human Soldier
Flying
Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets Akroan Skyguard, put a +1/+1 counter on Akroan Skyguard.
Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets Akroan Skyguard, put a +1/+1 counter on Akroan Skyguard.
"Trust me. When you have earned a god's favor, you'll know."
1/1
Archetype of Courage {1}{W}{W}
Enchantment Creature - Human Soldier
Creatures you control have first strike.
Creatures your opponents control lose first strike and can't have or gain first strike.
Creatures your opponents control lose first strike and can't have or gain first strike.
"It has been my experience that soldiers most fervently follow generals who lead by example."
—Elspeth
—Elspeth
2/2
Brimaz, King of Oreskos {1}{W}{W}
Legendary Creature - Cat Soldier
Vigilance
Whenever Brimaz, King of Oreskos attacks, create a 1/1 white Cat Soldier creature token with vigilance that's attacking.
Whenever Brimaz blocks a creature, create a 1/1 white Cat Soldier creature token with vigilance that's blocking that creature.
Whenever Brimaz, King of Oreskos attacks, create a 1/1 white Cat Soldier creature token with vigilance that's attacking.
Whenever Brimaz blocks a creature, create a 1/1 white Cat Soldier creature token with vigilance that's blocking that creature.
3/4
Dawn to Dusk {2}{W}{W}
Sorcery
Choose one or both —
• Return target enchantment card from your graveyard to your hand.
• Destroy target enchantment.
• Return target enchantment card from your graveyard to your hand.
• Destroy target enchantment.
"The numbers of Nyxborn among us have swelled. Is this a sign of the gods' favor, or does it portend something else?"
Eidolon of Countless Battles {1}{W}{W}
Enchantment Creature - Spirit
Bestow {2}{W}{W}
Eidolon of Countless Battles and enchanted creature each get +1/+1 for each creature you control and +1/+1 for each Aura you control.
Eidolon of Countless Battles and enchanted creature each get +1/+1 for each creature you control and +1/+1 for each Aura you control.
0/0
Elite Skirmisher {2}{W}
Creature - Human Soldier
Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets Elite Skirmisher, you may tap target creature.
Some adopted the tactics of the leonin to combat the ferocity of the minotaurs.
3/1
Ephara's Radiance {W}
Enchantment - Aura
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature has "{1}{W}, {T}: You gain 3 life."
Enchanted creature has "{1}{W}, {T}: You gain 3 life."
"Civilization is the sum of Ephara's gifts."
—Olexa of the Twelve
—Olexa of the Twelve
Excoriate {3}{W}
Sorcery
Exile target tapped creature.
The demon had flown past the reach of Erebos's whip but not the point of the sun god's spear.
Fated Retribution {4}{W}{W}{W}
Instant
Destroy all creatures and planeswalkers. If it's your turn, scry 2.
Ghostblade Eidolon {2}{W}
Enchantment Creature - Spirit
Bestow {5}{W}
Double strike
Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has double strike.
Double strike
Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has double strike.
1/1
Glimpse the Sun God {X}{W}
Instant
Tap X target creatures. Scry 1.
Better to be beneath Heliod's notice than beneath his heel.
God-Favored General {1}{W}
Creature - Human Soldier
Inspired — Whenever God-Favored General becomes untapped, you may pay {2}{W}. If you do, create two 1/1 white Soldier enchantment creature tokens.
Someone had to be first to attack, but he was not alone for long.
1/1
Great Hart {3}{W}
Creature - Elk
The great hart stood like a statue, its hide painted gold by the dawn. The Champion laid down her weapons and stepped forward within an arm's length of the beast. The hart, sacred to Heliod and bathed in the god's own light, bowed to the Champion, marking her as the Chosen of the Sun God.
—The Theriad
—The Theriad
2/4
Griffin Dreamfinder {3}{W}{W}
Creature - Griffin
Flying
When Griffin Dreamfinder enters, return target enchantment card from your graveyard to your hand.
When Griffin Dreamfinder enters, return target enchantment card from your graveyard to your hand.
Some griffins are able to pluck mystic auras from the Aether that are hidden from other mortals.
1/4
Hero of Iroas {1}{W}
Creature - Human Soldier
Aura spells you cast cost {1} less to cast.
Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets Hero of Iroas, put a +1/+1 counter on Hero of Iroas.
Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets Hero of Iroas, put a +1/+1 counter on Hero of Iroas.
"My left has felled a cyclops. My right has slain a giant. I bring both to every fight."
2/2
Hold at Bay {1}{W}
Instant
Prevent the next 7 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.
It was Daeron's bravery that brought him to Odunos. But it was the magic of Meletis that brought him home.
Loyal Pegasus {W}
Creature - Pegasus
Flying
Loyal Pegasus can't attack or block alone.
Loyal Pegasus can't attack or block alone.
"Even if I should die in the saddle, she will not let me fall to the ground."
—Hypatia of the Winged Horse
—Hypatia of the Winged Horse
2/1
Mortal's Ardor {W}
Instant
Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains lifelink until end of turn.
"Such deeds should be common fare for such as us."
—Anax, king of Akros
—Anax, king of Akros
Nyxborn Shieldmate {W}
Enchantment Creature - Human Soldier
Bestow {2}{W}
Enchanted creature gets +1/+2.
Enchanted creature gets +1/+2.
In Meletis, the walls have ears. In Akros, they have blades.
1/2
Oreskos Sun Guide {1}{W}
Creature - Cat Monk
Inspired — Whenever Oreskos Sun Guide becomes untapped, you gain 2 life.
"Let the humans have their pantheon. We need no gods to thrive. Even a mortal such as I can capture a part of the sun's power."
2/2
Ornitharch {3}{W}{W}
Creature - Archon
Flying
Tribute 2
When Ornitharch enters, if tribute wasn't paid, create two 1/1 white Bird creature tokens with flying.
Tribute 2
When Ornitharch enters, if tribute wasn't paid, create two 1/1 white Bird creature tokens with flying.
3/3
Plea for Guidance {5}{W}
Sorcery
Search your library for up to two enchantment cards, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle.
On Theros, the dove is a symbol not of peace but of discovery. Quick wings herald the arrival of a revelation.
Revoke Existence {1}{W}
Sorcery
Exile target artifact or enchantment.
"There will come a time when the gods will look at mortals and shudder."
—Uremides the philosopher
—Uremides the philosopher