Phyrexian Arena
Foundations 180 • rare
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 180
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Svetlin Velinov
- Market price
- $3.88
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, you draw a card and you lose 1 life.
A spark of resistance against a tide of corruption.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Phyrexian Arena first appeared in the 2000 set Invasion, quickly establishing itself as a quintessential black enchantment in Magic: The Gathering. Its design centers on the concept of card advantage traded for health, reflecting the ruthless utilitarianism of the Phyrexians, a race of biomechanical horrors that serve as one of the game's most enduring antagonists. The card has remained a staple in various formats, such as Commander, due to its reliable ability to provide consistent resources over long games.
This version of the card, appearing in the Foundations set, features artwork by Svetlin Velinov. Velinov’s illustration captures the oppressive, industrial gothic aesthetic associated with the Phyrexian faction, emphasizing the fusion of flesh and machinery. By revisiting classic cards in sets like Foundations, Wizards of the Coast aims to maintain the availability of foundational mechanics for new players while showcasing contemporary artistic interpretations of iconic game elements.
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