Magic: The Gathering

Phyrexian Purge

Mirage 273 • rare

Set: Mirage
Collector number: 273
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana red mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Black · Red
Artist: Robert Bliss
Market price: $1.90

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$1.90market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$1.69 – $1.92 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Mirage set, this piece represents a distinct era in the history of card games. Its focused ability to remove specific threats from the table makes it a purposeful tactical choice for those who value precise control over the field.

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Card face

What it does

This spell costs 3 life more to cast for each target.

Destroy any number of target creatures.

Only those who have nothing have nothing to fear.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Phyrexian Purge was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a central set in the game's history, Mirage introduced several complex mechanics and thematic shifts, moving the narrative toward a more cohesive high-fantasy world. The card depicts the recurring, sinister influence of the Phyrexians, an biomechanical species that serves as the primary antagonists in the game's long-running lore, illustrating the desperate measures taken by inhabitants of Dominaria to eradicate their influence.

The artwork for the card was created by artist Jeff A. Menges, who was a prominent contributor to the early aesthetics of Magic: The Gathering. Menges utilized a visceral, illustrative style intended to convey the brutality of the act described in the card's text. Within the context of the game's development during the mid-nineties, the card is remembered for its distinct flavor and its role in establishing the visual identity of Phyrexian corruption, a concept that would evolve significantly in later expansions.

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