Phyrexian Arena
Foundations 728 • rare
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 728
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Aaron J. Riley
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, you draw a card and lose 1 life.
"You will perish. But first, you will entertain me."— Sheoldred, praetor of New Phyrexia
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, designed as a powerful black enchantment that allows a player to draw an extra card each turn at the cost of one life. This mechanic exemplifies the philosophy of the Phyrexian faction within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse, where power is gained through sacrifice and dark pacts. The card has become a staple of black decks in multiple formats, valued for its efficient card advantage and thematic resonance with the game's lore.
The Foundations version, marked as collector number 728, updates the iconic card for a modern audience. While the mechanical function remains faithful to the original design, this printing benefits from contemporary digital illustration techniques that enhance the macabre, biomechanical aesthetic synonymous with the Phyrexians. Its inclusion in the Foundations set serves to anchor the card as a core piece of the game's long-term identity, ensuring that new players have access to a classic archetype of resource management.
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