Glistening Oil
New Phyrexia 62 • rare
- Set
- New Phyrexia
- Collector number
- 62
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Steven Belledin
- Market price
- $12.93
What it does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature has infect.
At the beginning of your upkeep, put a -1/-1 counter on enchanted creature.
When this Aura is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return it to its owner's hand.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Glistening Oil was released in 2011 as part of the New Phyrexia expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card represents the corrupted, metallic ichor that serves as the primary instrument of the Phyrexians, a race of biomechanical nightmares intent on forcibly converting all life they encounter. As an enchantment card, it mechanically reflects the pervasive and creeping nature of the oil, granting a creature infect while imposing a tax on its presence on the battlefield.
The artwork was commissioned by Wizards of the Coast and illustrated by Steven Belledin, who opted for a visceral, close-up depiction of the viscous substance. Belledin aimed to evoke a sense of creeping dread and biological corruption, utilizing heavy highlights to emphasize the metallic sheen of the oil. Upon its release, the card was received as a flavorful interpretation of Phyrexian lore, frequently cited by players for its ability to effectively bridge the gap between abstract game mechanics and the terrifying narrative of the set.
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