Phyrexian Crusader
Mirrodin Besieged 50 • rare
- Set
- Mirrodin Besieged
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $6.15
What it does
First strike, protection from red and from white
Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Phyrexian Crusader was released in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering set Mirrodin Besieged, a collection centered on the narrative conflict between the native Mirrans and the invading Phyrexian forces. Designed as a centerpiece of the Phyrexian faction, the card was intended to mechanically represent the corrupting influence of 'infect,' a keyword that signifies the spread of Phyrexian contagion. Its design emphasizes resilience and inevitability, drawing from the dark, biomechanical aesthetic that defined the Phyrexian race throughout the game's history.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Matt Cavotta, who utilized a stark, high-contrast palette to highlight the creature's menacing, insectoid silhouette. Upon its release, the card received significant attention within the competitive community for its combination of protection from white and red—two colors that historically featured the most effective removal spells—and its lethal threat level in aggressive decks. It remains a notable example of how the design team balanced thematic flavor with tactical efficiency during the Scars of Mirrodin block.
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