Batterskull
New Phyrexia 130 • mythic
- Set
- New Phyrexia
- Collector number
- 130
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Mark Zug
- Market price
- $5.18
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 introduced in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering set New Phyrexia. It represents the oppressive, biomechanical aesthetic of the Phyrexians, a faction of metal-fused horrors who seek to reshape the multiverse in their own image. Designed as an Equipment card that carries its own creature token, it was created to function as a powerful, self-sustaining utility piece that could be bounced back to a player's hand to dodge removal spells, reflecting the relentless and pervasive nature of the Phyrexians.
The artwork was provided by Igor Kieryluk, whose illustration emphasizes the twisted, fleshy metal aesthetic synonymous with the New Phyrexia plane. Upon its release, the card became a cornerstone of competitive play due to its high efficiency and resilience. It is widely considered one of the most iconic equipment cards in the game's history, frequently appearing in tournament-winning decks across multiple formats for its ability to stabilize a board state single-handedly.
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