Eidolons (Magic the Gathering)

==Summary==
Eidolons are a species of Enchantment Creatures exclusive to the plane of Theros. When a dead person escapes the Underworld, they lose their identity and become one of the faceless Returned. But in this process of severing the physical body from the "soul," an eidolon is also created. An eidolon is the spectral embodiment of the lost identity, but without its body, it has no agency. Unlike the Returned, it has no sense of what it lost. The Returned and its severed eidolon are never reunited, nor are they aware of one another's existence.
While some eidolons forever wander, others linger in a certain place. This "haunt" isn't chosen because of a connection to its former life. More often, it's near a place where a nymph lives. It's believed that eidolons are instinctively drawn to nymphs' magic, like a cub is drawn to the warmth of its mother. The nymphs are usually sympathetic to these creatures.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: At least 
Name: Eidolons
Origin: Magic: The Gathering
Gender: Varies
Age: Varies
Classification: Enchantment Creatures
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Magic (Eidolons of all five mana colors exist on Theros), Immortality (Types 1, 4 [Though not traditionally combat applicable, Some Eidolons can be resurrected by an ally using a multicolored spell], and 7), Intangibility (Eidolons are naturally intangible), Enhanced Senses (Eidolons are able to sense the magic of Nymphs), Self-Sustenance (Types 1, 2, and 3), Weapon Mastery (Some Eidolons are highly skilled with martial weapons), Martial Arts (Some Eidolons are highly skilled in hand to hand combat), Power Nullification (Some Eidolons possess the ability to nullify attacks or certain forms of magic), Aura (Some Eidolons possess the ability to bestow themselves on allies as an Aura), Statistics Amplification (Some Eidolons possess the ability to grant themselves or allies enhanced power and durability), Power Bestowal (Some Eidolons are capable of granting their power and abilities to others), Death Manipulation (Baleful Eidolon is able to cause instant death in those it touches), Mind Manipulation (Some Eidolons possess the ability to enhance or reduce the mental capacity of allies or enemies), Reactive Power Level (Eidolon of Countless Battles becomes stronger the more enchantments are present), Healing (Eidolon is able to heal allies and restore drained stamina, Hopeful and Hateful Eidolons are able to heal upon damaging an enemy), Fire Manipulation Eidolon of the Great Revel and Everflame Eidolon are able to shoot projectile flames), Paralysis Inducement (Sandstorm Eidolon is able to prevent opponents from defending themselves), Resistance to Disease Manipulation (Eidolons are incapable of suffering from illness)
Attack Potency: At least Wall level (Comparable to Nymphs and are capable of overpowering normal Theros soldiers.)
Speed: Unknown
Lifting Strength: Unknown
Striking Strength: At least Wall level
Durability: At least Wall level
Stamina: High
Range: Varies (Depending on the Nymph, some nymphs are only capable of melee range while others can utilize magic over multiple kilometers)
Standard Equipment: Varies (The equipment of an Eidolon can vary from nothing to books to full suits of armor and weapons depending on the Eidolon)
Intelligence: Varies (As an Eidolon is the embodiment of a person's identity in life, their intelligence varies depending on how they were when they were alive. Some Eidolons end up as wandering spirits, simply seeking out sources of magic, while others retain most of the intellect they possessed in life, normally fierce warriors or great philosophers, and will actively seek to continue the pursuits they sought after while they were alive.)
Weaknesses: None notable
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
Dis-1-aurora-eidolon.jpg|Aurora Eidolon
Ths-78-baleful-eidolon.jpg|Baleful Eidolon
C18-140-eidolon-of-blossoms.jpg|Eidolon of Blossoms
Bng-7-eidolon-of-countless-battles.jpg|Eidolon of Countless Battles
Thb-271-eidolon-of-inspiration.jpg|Eidolon of Inspiration
Thb-12-eidolon-of-obstruction.jpg|Eidolon of Obstruction
Thb-48-eidolon-of-philosophy.jpg|Eidolon of Philosophy
Fmb1-6-eidolon-of-rhetoric.jpg|Eidolon of Rhetoric
A25-128-eidolon-of-the-great-revel.jpg|Eidolon of the Great Revel
Dis-24-enigma-eidolon.jpg|Enigma Eidolon
Dis-45-entropic-eidolon.jpg|Entropic Eidolon
Bng-92-everflame-eidolon.jpg|Everflame Eidolon
Bng-40-flitterstep-eidolon.jpg|Flittertep Eidolon
Mb1-117-ghostblade-eidolon.jpg|Ghostblade Eidolon
Thb-101-hateful-eidolon.jpg|Hateful Eidolon
Ths-19-hopeful-eidolon.jpg|Hopeful Eidolon
Bng-78-nyxborn-eidolon.jpg|Nyxborn Eidolon
Dis-70-sandstorm-eidolon.jpg|Sandstorm Eidolon
Uma-190-verdant-eidolon.jpg|Verdant Eidolon
*Aurora Eidolon: An Enchantment Spirit centered in white mana. This creature is capable of sacrificing itself to nullify incoming damage, returning from undeath when a multicolored spell is used.
*Baleful Eidolon: An Enchantment Spirit centered in black mana. This creature is able to cause instant death to those it touches and possesses the ability to Bestow itself upon an ally, granting them enhanced power and durability and the ability to cause instant death to those they touch.
*Eidolon of Blossoms: An Enchantment Spirit centered in green mana. This creature grants enhanced mental power to an ally whenever an enchantment is summoned.
*Eidolon of Countless Battles: An Enchantment Spirit centered in white mana. This creature possesses the ability to Bestow itself upon an ally, granting them enhanced power and durability for each ally and aura enchantment allies possess. This Eidolon also possesses the ability to heal wounds and restore stamina, a blessing granted from Iroas.
*Eidolon of Inspiration: An Enchantment Spirit centered in white mana. This creature's inspiring presence possesses the ability to grant an ally enhanced power.
*Eidolon of Rhetoric: An Enchantment Spirit centered in white mana. The soul of a philosopher who died of starvation contemplating the universe, this spirit passively limits the amount of magic that can be used in its presence at any given time.
*Eidolon of Obstruction: An Enchantment Spirit centered in white mana. This creature possesses the ability to passively manipulate enemy Planeswalkers, making their magic cost extra mana to utilize.
*Eidolon of Philosophy: An Enchantment Spirit centered in blue mana.
*Eidolon of the Great Revel: An Enchantment Spirit centered in red mana commonly summoned by Xenagos. This creature is capable of shooting projectile balls of fire, usually in response to others around it utilizing spells.
*Enigma Eidolon: An Enchantment Spirit centered in blue mana. This creature is capable of sacrificing itself to attack the opponent's mind, destroying part of their thoughts, returning from undeath when a multicolored spell is used.
*Entropic Eidolon: An Enchantment Spirit centered in black mana. This creature is capable of sacrificing itself to deal direct damage to an opponent while healing an ally, returning from undeath when a multicolored spell is used.
*Everflame Eidolon: An Enchantment Spirit centered in red mana. This creature is able to amplify its power with red mana and possesses the ability to Bestow itself upon an ally, granting them enhanced power and durability as well as the ability to amplify their power with red mana.
*Flitterstep Eidolon: An Enchantment Spirit centered in blue mana. This creature possesses the ability to Bestow itself upon an ally, granting them enhanced power and durability as well as intangibility, preventing opponents from defensing against them.
*Ghostblade Eidolon: An Enchantment Spirit centered in white mana, this creature possesses the ability to Bestow itself upon an ally, granting them enhanced power.
*Hateful Eidolon: An Enchantment Spirit centered in black mana. This creature possesses the ability to heal upon damaging an opponent.
*Hopeful Eidolon: An Enchantment Spirit centered in white mana. This creature possesses the ability to heal upon damaging an opponent and can Bestow itself upon an ally, granting them enhanced power and durability as well as the ability to heal upon damaging an opponent.
*Nyxborn Eidolon: An Enchantment Spirit centered in black mana. A rare and powerful Eidolon created from a deceased Nyxborn, this creature possesses the ability to Bestow itself upon an ally, granting them greatly enhanced power and durability.
*Sandstorm Eidolon: An Enchantment Spirit centered in red mana. This creature is capable of sacrificing itself to restrain an opponent, preventing them from defending from incoming attacks, returning from undeath when a multicolored spell is used.
*Verdant Eidolon: An Enchantment Spirit centered in green mana. This creature is capable of sacrificing itself to be used as a mana conduit, returning from undeath when a multicolored spell is used.
==Notable Matchups==
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