Contagion Engine
Scars of Mirrodin 145 • rare
- Set
- Scars of Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 145
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Daarken
- Market price
- $13.56
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.)
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
Contagion Engine was released in 2010 as part of the Scars of Mirrodin expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set marked a return to the plane of Mirrodin, introducing the Phyrexian faction and their hallmark mechanic, infect, which permanently alters the state of creatures and players alike. As an artifact representing the systematic spread of corruption, the card was designed to embody the Phyrexian philosophy of biological and mechanical assimilation.
The card was illustrated by the artist Daarken, known for a dark, visceral style that fits the horror-themed aesthetic of the Phyrexian influence on the Mirrodin plane. The visual design emphasizes the mechanical cruelty of the engine, depicting a complex apparatus intended to distribute toxicity. Upon its release, it became a staple in Commander formats for its ability to manipulate counters, making it a functional and thematic centerpiece for players focused on toxic or counter-based strategies.
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