Phyrexian Unlife
New Phyrexia 18 • rare
- Set
- New Phyrexia
- Collector number
- 18
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Jason Chan
- Market price
- $1.08
What it does
You don't lose the game for having 0 or less life.
As long as you have 0 or less life, all damage is dealt to you as though its source had infect. (Damage is dealt to you in the form of poison counters.)
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
Phyrexian Unlife was released in 2011 as part of the New Phyrexia set for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to mechanically represent the compleation process of the Phyrexians, a race of biomechanical horrors obsessed with perfection. It reflects the set's narrative focus on the inevitable victory of the Phyrexians as they successfully corrupt the plane of Mirrodin, shifting it into their own image.
The card’s illustration was crafted by Igor Kieryluk, who focused on the grotesque aesthetic prevalent in New Phyrexian imagery. The artwork depicts the transition between life and machine, utilizing the distinct porcelain and oil motifs that define the faction. Upon its release, it was noted by players for its unique rules interaction—allowing a player to survive damage that would normally end the game—making it a staple for combo-oriented deck builders.
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