Phyrexian Crusader
The List MBS-50 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- MBS-50
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $6.64
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 originally released as part of the Mirrodin Besieged set in 2011, serving as a pivotal card in the Scars of Mirrodin block's narrative. The set chronicled the corruption of the plane of Mirrodin by the mechanical, biological horrors known as the Phyrexians. This specific card represents the faction's aggressive military reach, utilizing the infect mechanic to symbolize the corruption of organic life through artifice.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Jana Schirmer, who aimed to evoke the cold, clinical aesthetic of the Phyrexian regime. By depicting the crusader with a sleek, menacing silhouette, Schirmer emphasized the terrifying efficiency of the faction. The card has since become a staple in various constructed formats due to its protection abilities and consistent performance in aggressive strategies, leading to its inclusion on The List, a curated selection of cards reprinted in modern Magic: The Gathering booster packs.
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