Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
Mystery Booster 2 245 • mythic
- Set
- Mystery Booster 2
- Collector number
- 245
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Whenever a creature deals combat damage to one of your opponents, its controller may pay 1 life. If they do, they draw a card.
4 generic mana black mana black mana black mana, Discard X cards: Exile the top X cards of target opponent's library. You may play lands and cast spells from among cards exiled this way without paying their mana costs.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor was originally printed as a centerpiece of the 2022 Phyrexia: All Will Be One set, serving as a powerful legendary creature that represents one of the most significant antagonists in the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. The character originated in the early lore of the game during the Brothers' War storyline, where Gix acted as the primary agent of Yawgmoth, the overarching villain of the Phyrexians. This iteration of the card was designed to mechanically reflect his role as an overseer of corruption and resource extraction, rewarding players for dealing combat damage with card advantage.
The version found in Mystery Booster 2, marked as collector number 245, utilizes the 'Playtest' card frame, a signature aesthetic of the Mystery Booster series that mimics the look of internal development prototypes. These cards feature a minimalist, utilitarian layout reminiscent of early playtest material used by Wizards of the Coast developers during the design process. This specific treatment is sought after by collectors for its rare, rough-hewn appearance, which stands in stark contrast to the highly polished finish of standard modern card releases.
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