Pestilent Kathari
Conflux 50 • common
- Set
- Conflux
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dave Kendall
- Market price
- $0.07
What it does
Flying
Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)
2 generic mana red mana: This creature gains first strike until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Pestilent Kathari was released in 2009 as part of the Conflux set, the second expansion in the Alara block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set explored the collision of the five distinct 'shards' of the plane of Alara, and this card represents the intersection of the Grixis shard, known for its focus on death and decay, and the red mana alignment. It was designed to function as a aggressive creature with the first strike and haste abilities, emphasizing the chaotic and volatile nature of the Grixis environment.
The artwork was illustrated by Dave Kendall, whose distinct, dark, and visceral style was a staple for many creatures in the Alara block. Kendall aimed to capture the grotesque and skeletal aesthetic characteristic of the Grixis inhabitants. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but effective tool in limited gameplay formats, valued primarily for its ability to provide immediate offensive pressure in red-black decks rather than for long-term strategic depth.
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