Phyrexian Plaguelord
Commander Anthology 61 • rare
- Set
- Commander Anthology
- Collector number
- 61
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
tap, Sacrifice this creature: Target creature gets -4/-4 until end of turn.
Sacrifice a creature: Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.
"The final stage of the illness: delirium, convulsions, and death."— Phyrexian progress notes
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 Plaguelord first appeared in the Urza's Saga expansion of 1998, reflecting the dark, biomechanical aesthetic central to the Phyrexian faction within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. It was designed as a potent utility creature, emphasizing the theme of sacrifice that characterizes black-aligned decks in the game. The original illustration by Kev Walker defined the creature's grotesque, insectoid appearance, capturing the oppressive atmosphere of the Phyrexian invasion storyline.
This specific iteration originates from the 2017 Commander Anthology, a curated collection designed to provide players with accessible versions of iconic cards from the history of the Commander format. By reprinting the card with the updated frame and set symbol, Wizards of the Coast sought to preserve the utility of this classic engine piece while integrating it into the modern visual identity of the game. It remains a staple in sacrifice-themed decks due to its efficient ability to neutralize opposing threats.
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