Contagion Engine
Secret Lair Drop 1095 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1095
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Nils Hamm
- Market price
- $16.90
What it does
When this artifact enters, put a -1/-1 counter on each creature target player controls.
4 generic mana, tap: Proliferate twice. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there. Then do it again.)
"Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing."— Edgar Allan Poe, "The Raven"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Contagion Engine was originally released in the 2010 Magic: The Gathering set Scars of Mirrodin, designed as a powerful artifact representing the corrupting influence of the Phyrexians on the plane of Mirrodin. Its mechanics, which allow players to proliferate counters, became a staple in Commander formats, leading to its inclusion in the Secret Lair series as a collector's edition card. This specific iteration, collector number 1095, showcases a reimagined aesthetic that leans into the grotesque, biomechanical horror associated with Phyrexian iconography.
This version of the card features artwork by the illustrator known as Hagiya Kaoru, who was commissioned to provide a distinct stylistic interpretation that emphasizes the visceral, metal-fused nature of the engine. The Secret Lair series is known for collaborating with varied artists to provide alternative visual identities for iconic cards, and this release was received as a significant stylistic departure that resonated with players who prioritize unique, high-contrast art styles in their personal collections.
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