Blightsteel Colossus // Blightsteel Colossus
Secret Lair Drop 1079 • mythic
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1079
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 12 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Volta Creation
- Market price
- $50.49
What it does
Trample, infect, indestructible
If Blightsteel Colossus would be put into a graveyard from anywhere, reveal Blightsteel Colossus and shuffle it into its owner's library instead.
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 originated in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering set Scars of Mirrodin as an upgraded, more aggressive successor to the classic Darksteel Colossus. It was designed to represent the corrupting influence of the Phyrexians, a machine-cult race that infects organic life with glistening oil. This specific iteration, released as part of the Secret Lair series, features a reimagined aesthetic by the design collective Volta Creation, which leans into stylized, modern graphic sensibilities that diverge from the traditional dark fantasy art of the original printing.
The Secret Lair version of this card, numbered 1079, arrived during a period where Wizards of the Coast experimented heavily with 'drops'—curated, limited-run collections featuring unique artistic interpretations of fan-favorite cards. Volta Creation’s contribution emphasizes the stark, imposing geometry of the Colossus, aiming to highlight the creature's status as an unstoppable force of nature. Upon its release, the card was widely discussed within the community for its striking visual departure from the typical aesthetic of the Mirrodin plane, ultimately becoming a prized piece for collectors who prioritize art-forward versions of powerful game pieces.
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