Magic: The Gathering

Blistergrub

Scars of Mirrodin 56 • common

Set: Scars of Mirrodin
Collector number: 56
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Daarken
Market price: $0.26

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Market

What it's worth

$0.26market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.14 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Though often overlooked due to its common status, Blistergrub represents the distinct mechanical identity of its set by punishing opponents for their reliance on specific card types. Its ability creates a persistent threat on the battlefield that forces players to carefully manage their resources to avoid losing life.

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Card face

What it does

Swampwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.)

When this creature dies, each opponent loses 2 life.

"The sooner you join Phyrexia, the sooner you'll forget your painful rebirth."— Sheoldred, Whispering One

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Blistergrub was released in 2010 as part of the Scars of Mirrodin set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set marked the return to the metallic plane of Mirrodin, introducing the Phyrexian faction's corrupting influence on the setting. The card was designed to reflect the biological horror themes of the Phyrexians, specifically their propensity for grafting mechanical augmentations onto living creatures to create grotesque, functional entities.

The artwork was illustrated by Dave Kendall, a frequent contributor to the game known for his dark and visceral aesthetic. Kendall aimed to capture the unsettling transition of the creature, emphasizing its parasitic and diseased nature. Within the game's competitive environment, the card was viewed as a functional utility piece, appreciated by players for its ability to punish opponents who played smaller creatures through its death trigger.

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About

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