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
- Market price
- $16.44
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 introduced as part of the Tyranid Swarm deck in the Warhammer 40,000 Commander set, released in 2022. This collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop brought the grimdark aesthetic of the Warhammer 40,000 universe into the Magic: The Gathering card game. As a Tyranid unit, the Biophagus represents the biological manipulation and genetic engineering expertise of the Hive Fleet, translating complex tabletop mechanics into card abilities that focus on synergy and creature empowerment.
The design of the Biophagus reflects the horrific, insectoid, and bio-mechanical identity characteristic of Tyranid organisms. The illustration captures the unsettling nature of the creature, emphasizing its role in accelerating the evolution and lethality of its kin. The card was received positively by players for its thematic integration of flavor and function, serving as a vital support piece within the '+1/+1 counters' archetype that defines the Tyranid Swarm deck’s playstyle.
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