Nettlecyst
Modern Horizons 2 231 • rare
- Set
- Modern Horizons 2
- Collector number
- 231
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Vincent Proce
- Market price
- $3.15
What it does
Living weapon (When this Equipment enters, create a 0/0 black Phyrexian Germ creature token, then attach this to it.)
Equipped creature gets +1/+1 for each artifact and/or enchantment you control.
Equip 2 generic mana
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Nettlecyst was released in 2021 as part of the Modern Horizons 2 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed as a thematic evolution of previous equipment-based artifacts, specifically drawing inspiration from the Living Weapon mechanic introduced in the original Scars of Mirrodin block. Its creation reflects Wizards of the Coast's ongoing effort to provide Modern-format players with powerful, modular tools that reward artifact-heavy deck construction.
The card was illustrated by Wisnu Tan, who chose a sleek, biomechanical aesthetic that emphasizes the parasitic and structural nature of the Nettlecyst. By visually representing the concept of a growing, sentient mass of Phyrexiain metal that physically manifests a creature upon attachment, the artwork bridges the gap between traditional equipment utility and the dark, transformative lore associated with the setting. It was generally well-received by the competitive community for its synergy with token-generation strategies and its capacity to act as a significant threat in the late game.
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