Phyrexian Defiler
Urza's Legacy 60 • uncommon
- Set
- Urza's Legacy
- Collector number
- 60
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- DiTerlizzi
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
tap, Sacrifice this creature: Target creature gets -3/-3 until end of turn.
"The third stage of the illness: muscle aches and persistent cough."— Phyrexian progress notes
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Phyrexian Defiler was released in 1999 as part of the Urza's Legacy expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set followed the narrative arc of the Urza block, which explored the conflict between the artificer Urza and the mechanical horrors of Phyrexia. The card reflects the set's focus on complex mechanics and the darker themes of biomechanical corruption that characterized the Phyrexian faction during this era of the game's lore.
The card features artwork by Mike Raabe, who contributed several illustrations to the Magic franchise during the late 1990s. His design for the Defiler emphasizes the grotesque, industrial aesthetic associated with Phyrexian creatures, utilizing a muted palette to convey a sense of decay and artificial malice. Upon its release, the card was integrated into black-aligned decks that prioritized artifact synergy and creature removal, serving as a tactical piece that rewarded players for managing their artifact count on the battlefield.
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