Phyrexian Arena
Ninth Edition 152★ • rare
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 152★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, you draw a card and you lose 1 life.
A drop of humanity for a sea of power.
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 Apocalypse set, designed as a powerful black enchantment that allows players to draw extra cards at the cost of life. The card represents the biomechanical, nightmarish aesthetic of the Phyrexians, a central antagonistic force in the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. It has since become a staple in various formats, valued for its efficient card advantage engine.
The Ninth Edition printing, illustrated by Carl Critchlow, features his signature detailed and atmospheric style. Critchlow was tasked with visualizing the oppressive, industrial horror of the Phyrexian landscape, resulting in an image that emphasizes the cycle of sacrifice and gain central to the card's mechanics. This version is particularly noted by collectors for the star symbol accompanying the collector number, denoting it as a foil version from the 2005 core set.
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