Phylactery Lich
Core Set 2019 Promos 113s • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2019 Promos
- Collector number
- 113s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Michael Komarck
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Indestructible
As this creature enters, put a phylactery counter on an artifact you control.
When you control no permanents with phylactery counters on them, sacrifice this creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Phylactery Lich first debuted in the Magic: The Gathering set Magic 2011, designed to evoke the classic Dungeons & Dragons trope of a powerful undead wizard protecting his soul within a hidden object. The card reflects the high-fantasy aesthetic of the core sets, emphasizing the interplay between indestructible permanents and the fragility of a single chosen artifact. Its design focus is on a high-risk, high-reward strategy that encourages players to carefully curate their board state.
The 2019 promo version, numbered 113s, was released as part of the Core Set 2019 promotional cycle, often distributed through Friday Night Magic events or as part of store-level organized play rewards. The artwork features a distinct, modernized take on the lich archetype, leaning into the darker, more visceral horror elements that define the character's mechanical function. Upon release, the promo was noted for its clean visual presentation and served as a tactile reward for active community engagement within local game stores.
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