Deceiver Exarch
The List NPH-33 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- NPH-33
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.)
When this creature enters, choose one —
• Untap target permanent you control.
• Tap target permanent an opponent controls.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Deceiver Exarch was originally introduced in the 2011 New Phyrexia set, representing the compleated forces of the plane of Mirrodin. As a flash creature that could tap or untap permanents, it was designed to interact with the set's mechanics while serving as a disruptive tempo play in competitive formats. Its inclusion in 'The List'—a curated selection of cards from Magic: The Gathering’s history inserted into modern booster packs—allows newer players to access cards that define specific mechanical archetypes from the game's past.
The card’s illustration by Igor Kieryluk captures the disturbing, biomechanical aesthetic of the Phyrexians, emphasizing the faction's synthesis of flesh and metal. The design intent focused on versatility, allowing players to manipulate the board state during an opponent's turn. Within the competitive community, the card earned a permanent legacy due to its role in the infamous 'Splinter Twin' combo, where it functioned as a redundant piece to achieve infinite damage, leading to its eventual restriction in several tournament formats.
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