Phyrexian Delver
Commander 2013 86 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2013
- Collector number
- 86
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Igor Kieryluk
- Market price
- $1.42
What it does
When this creature enters, return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. You lose life equal to that card's mana value.
Because the dead have no will to resist.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Phyrexian Delver was originally introduced in the Invasion expansion in 2000, serving as a functional representation of the biomechanical horrors of the Phyrexian faction. The card was designed to embody the necromantic capabilities of the setting, allowing players to return a creature card from their graveyard to the battlefield at the cost of life, reflecting the dangerous trade-offs central to black-aligned magic in the Magic: The Gathering multiverse.
The version included in the 2013 Commander set features art by Kev Walker, a longtime contributor to the game known for his gritty, atmospheric style. This specific printing was released as part of a preconstructed deck focused on graveyard manipulation, helping to solidify the card's status as a staple for players building decks around reanimation strategies. It remains a recognized functional piece for Commander players due to its ability to leverage the game's discard and sacrifice mechanics.
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