Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
New Phyrexia 9 • mythic
- Set
- New Phyrexia
- Collector number
- 9
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Igor Kieryluk
- Market price
- $22.62
What it does
Vigilance
Other creatures you control get +2/+2.
Creatures your opponents control get -2/-2.
"The Gitaxians whisper among themselves of other worlds. If they exist, we must bring Phyrexia's magnificence to them."
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
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite was released in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering set New Phyrexia. The card serves as the central antagonist and leader of the Machine Orthodoxy, one of the five factions of Phyrexians fighting for control over the plane of Mirrodin. Designed to represent the 'white-aligned' faction of the set, the character embodies a disturbing blend of religious fervor and biological modification, reflecting the broader themes of mechanical assimilation and corrupted evolution prevalent in the set's narrative.
The art was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, who depicted Elesh Norn with a distinct, unsettling aesthetic defined by flowing porcelain-like structures and a complete lack of eyes, which solidified her status as one of the most iconic villains in the game's history. Upon release, the card was immediately recognized for its powerful game mechanics and striking visual design, leading it to become a staple in various competitive formats. Its design is widely credited with helping to define the visual language of the Phyrexians in modern Magic: The Gathering storytelling.
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