Dismember
Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive 28 • rare
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive
- Collector number
- 28
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana B/P symbol B/P symbol
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Matthew G. Lewis
- Market price
- $3.29
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.
"Strip away pain, struggle, impurity, fear, flesh. Surrender the pieces and be blessed as one."— *Phyrexian Scriptures*
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 introduced in the 2011 set New Phyrexia as a staple of the Phyrexians' oppressive, biomechanical aesthetic. The card gained significant notoriety for its mana-efficient removal capabilities, which allowed players to pay life instead of generic mana, making it a powerful inclusion in a wide range of competitive formats. Its design intent centered on the Phyrexian philosophy of sacrificing one's own vitality to achieve total domination over the opponent.
The version from the 2021 Strixhaven: School of Mages Mystical Archive features artwork by Matthew G. Lewis, who utilized the set's distinct academic and magical theme to reinterpret the card. This iteration adopts an ornate, ethereal visual style that deviates from the gritty, industrial origins of the original card, reflecting the scholarly yet volatile nature of the Strixhaven campus. Upon its release, this variant was highly sought after by collectors for its polished aesthetic and its high utility in eternal formats.
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