Biophagus
Warhammer 40,000 Commander 87★ • rare
- Set
- Warhammer 40,000 Commander
- Collector number
- 87★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Thea Dumitriu
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
Genomic Enhancement — tap: Add one mana of any color. If this mana is spent to cast a creature spell, that creature enters with an additional +1/+1 counter on it.
"We guarantee you that within a week, you will feel like a new man."— Galaxos Klynesmith, biophagus
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Biophagus card was released as part of the Tyranid Swarm deck in the Warhammer 40,000 Commander set, launched by Wizards of the Coast in 2022. This set marked a significant crossover between Magic: The Gathering and the iconic Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargame, designed to integrate the dark, gothic aesthetic of the 41st millennium into the mechanics of Commander. The Biophagus serves as an iconic representative of the Tyranid faction, specifically highlighting their reliance on biological adaptation and genetic manipulation to overcome enemies on the battlefield.
The art for this card was created by artist Livia Prima, who utilized a vivid, visceral style to capture the terrifying nature of the Tyranid organisms. In the game's lore, a Biophagus is a specialized Tyranid organism responsible for creating toxins and accelerating the evolution of the swarm's bio-weapons. The card design intentionally emphasizes the unit's utility, allowing players to utilize its ability to generate resources and provide essential buffs to other creatures, reflecting the strategic importance these entities hold within the larger Tyranid hive mind.
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