Dismember
Friday Night Magic 2012 4 • rare
- Set
- Friday Night Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 4
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana B/P symbol B/P symbol
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Jason Felix
- Finish
- Foil
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 2011 New Phyrexia set, designed as a potent removal spell that utilized Phyrexian mana to allow players to cast it for generic mana at the cost of life. The card became a cornerstone of competitive Magic: The Gathering across multiple formats, prized for its flexibility and ability to bypass color restrictions in aggressive decks. Its design, characterized by the visceral depiction of a creature being torn apart, underscored the aggressive, body-horror aesthetic of the Phyrexians.
This specific version, issued as part of the 2012 Friday Night Magic promotional series, features updated art by Kev Walker. The illustration maintains the stark, brutalist energy of the original, emphasizing the card's function as a high-impact, efficient answer to threats. As a promotional release, it was distributed at local game stores to players participating in weekly events, serving as a staple reward that solidified the card's status as a quintessential utility spell in the game's history.
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