Batterskull
Grand Prix Promos 2014 • mythic
- Set
- Grand Prix Promos
- Collector number
- 2014
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Igor Kieryluk
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Living weapon (When this Equipment enters, create a 0/0 black Phyrexian Germ creature token, then attach this to it.)
Equipped creature gets +4/+4 and has vigilance and lifelink.
3 generic mana: Return this Equipment to its owner's hand.
Equip 5 generic mana
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Batterskull was originally released in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering set New Phyrexia. Designed by Mark Rosewater, it was intended as a powerful Equipment card that could function as a self-contained threat, effectively mimicking a creature through its Living Weapon mechanic. The card quickly became a staple in tournament play due to its ability to bounce itself to a player's hand, making it incredibly resilient against removal spells.
This specific iteration is a promotional version distributed as a participation reward for Grand Prix tournaments in 2014. The art was reimagined by Aleksi Briclot, who moved away from the mechanical, industrial aesthetic of the original Phyrexian printing to provide a more dynamic, action-oriented look that highlights the card's formidable presence on the battlefield. It remains a sought-after piece for players who appreciate the evolution of Magic's visual storytelling through its various release formats.
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