Nyxborn Colossus is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

Complete guide

Nyxborn Colossus is a massive presence on the battlefield, embodying the celestial power of Theros. As both an enchantment and a creature, this Giant offers unique synergies while presenting a significant physical threat to your opponents.

A True Heavyweight

Nyxborn Colossus is a vanilla creature, meaning it has no keyword abilities or triggered effects. However, its identity as an Enchantment Creature is vital; it counts as both types at all times, whether it is in your hand, on the stack, or on the battlefield. With a base power and toughness of 6/7, it can survive combat with most other creatures in its class.

Card Types and Vulnerabilities

Because it possesses two card types, Nyxborn Colossus is subject to rules governing both. It can be targeted by spells that destroy creatures, such as Murder, but also by spells that specifically target enchantments. This dual nature is a double-edged sword: it triggers 'Constellation' abilities when it enters, but it is susceptible to more varied forms of removal.

Casting and Resolution

When you cast Nyxborn Colossus, you pay three generic and three green mana. It enters the battlefield as a permanent. If an effect prevents you from casting creature spells, you cannot cast it; similarly, if an effect prevents you from casting enchantment spells, it remains in your hand. Once it resolves, it provides a significant boost to your devotion to green, contributing three pips toward that total.

Strategic Considerations

Since Nyxborn Colossus lacks trample or protection, it is best utilized in decks that can grant it evasion or capitalize on its enchantment status. Its high toughness makes it an excellent blocker, while its 6 power forces opponents to deal with it quickly before it dominates the red zone.

Interaction examples

Establishing Board Presence

You spend six mana to cast Nyxborn Colossus. Upon resolution, you have a 6/7 creature that can block efficiently. Because it has no enter-the-battlefield triggers, the game state simply updates to reflect its presence and your increased devotion to green.

Interacting with Removal

An opponent casts a spell that says 'Destroy target enchantment.' Even though Nyxborn Colossus is a creature, it is also an enchantment, so the spell resolves and destroys the Colossus. The same would happen if the opponent used a spell that targets creatures.

Guide written with AI from the official text and rulings. Official English text prevails.