Blightsteel Colossus
Mirrodin Besieged 99 • mythic
- Set
- Mirrodin Besieged
- Collector number
- 99
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 12 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Market price
- $40.71
What it does
Trample, infect, indestructible
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Blightsteel Colossus was introduced in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering set Mirrodin Besieged, serving as a reimagined, corrupted successor to the legendary Darksteel Colossus. Designed as a centerpiece for the set's narrative, it depicts the final transformation of the plane of Mirrodin into New Phyrexia, reflecting the theme of mechanical assimilation by the Phyrexian oil. Its arrival marked a significant escalation in power level for the game, as it introduced an indestructible creature with infect, capable of defeating an opponent in a single attack.
Artist Chris Rahn was commissioned to illustrate the card, aiming to convey a sense of overwhelming, cold, and metallic dread. He emphasized the sheer scale of the construct, framing it in a way that suggests it is tearing through the landscape of the plane itself. Upon its release, the card was widely received as one of the most formidable threats in the game's history, quickly becoming a staple in various formats for its ability to shift the momentum of a match instantly.
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