Dismember
The List MM2-79 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- MM2-79
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana B/P symbol B/P symbol
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Terese Nielsen
- Market price
- $4.16
What it does
(B/P symbol can be paid with either black mana or 2 life.)
Target creature gets -5/-5 until end of turn.
"You serve Phyrexia. Your pieces would better serve Phyrexia elsewhere."— Azax-Azog, the Demon Thane
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Dismember was originally printed in the New Phyrexia expansion in 2011, serving as a defining piece of utility within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed to allow players to pay life instead of generic mana, a mechanic known as Phyrexian mana that was intended to represent the invasive and corrupting nature of the New Phyrexian faction. This design choice fundamentally shifted the balance of many competitive formats, as it allowed any color deck to remove threats efficiently at the cost of the player's own health.
The version from The List, specifically tagged with the collector number MM2-79, reflects the card's inclusion in a curated pool of reprinted cards that appear in modern set booster packs. The artwork, illustrated by Whit Brachna, depicts a visceral, mechanical tearing motion consistent with the horror-themed aesthetic of the Phyrexian world. The card has been widely praised by the community for its strategic depth and remains a staple for those seeking flexible removal options in both casual and tournament play.
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