Phyrexian Metamorph
New Phyrexia 42 • rare
- Set
- New Phyrexia
- Collector number
- 42
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana U/P symbol
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss
- Market price
- $4.18
What it does
(U/P symbol can be paid with either blue mana or 2 life.)
You may have this creature enter as a copy of any artifact or creature on the battlefield, except it's an artifact in addition to its other types.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Phyrexian Metamorph was released in 2011 as part of the New Phyrexia expansion for Magic: The Gathering. It was designed to represent the invasive and adaptive nature of the Phyrexians, a recurring faction of biomechanical horrors that seek to convert all organic life into their own image. Mechanically, the card was lauded for its versatility, as it allowed players to clone any artifact or creature on the battlefield by spending either generic mana or two life, reflecting the 'compleation' process central to the set's lore.
The artwork, created by long-time Magic contributor Jana Schirmer, depicts a shapeless, metallic entity in the process of manifesting a blade-like appendage. The aesthetic choices lean heavily into the body-horror elements of the New Phyrexia block, utilizing stark, clinical lines and monochromatic textures to emphasize the creature's cold, manufactured state. Upon its release, it became a staple in competitive formats due to its efficient cost and ability to mimic powerful artifacts, solidifying its status as one of the most recognizable examples of Phyrexian design philosophy.
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