Magic: The Gathering

Impaler Shrike

New Phyrexia 36 • common

Set: New Phyrexia
Collector number: 36
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Nils Hamm
Market price: $0.12

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Market

What it's worth

$0.12market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.09 – $0.14 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Impaler Shrike serves as a prime example of a creature that rewards aggressive playstyles, as its ability to draw cards upon dealing combat damage ensures that momentum is maintained during a match. While its status as a common makes it widely accessible to players, its specific utility within its set makes it a functional addition to any collection focused on creature-based card advantage.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may sacrifice it. If you do, draw three cards.

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Impaler Shrike was released in 2011 as part of the New Phyrexia set for Magic: The Gathering. The card depicts a creature native to the corrupted, metallic landscape of New Phyrexia, reflecting the set's central theme of body horror and the forceful assimilation of biological entities into the mechanical order of the Phyrexians.

The illustration was crafted by artist Whit Brachna, who utilized a stark, visceral style to emphasize the creature's predatory nature. The design focuses on the shrike's sharp, bladed anatomy, aligning with the mechanical aesthetic of the set and serving as a functional piece of removal for players looking to capitalize on aggressive, damage-oriented strategies.

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About

About Impaler Shrike

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