Phyrexian Vatmother
Mirrodin Besieged 52 • rare
- Set
- Mirrodin Besieged
- Collector number
- 52
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Stephan Martiniere
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.)
At the beginning of your upkeep, you get a poison counter.
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
Phyrexian Vatmother was released in 2011 as part of the Mirrodin Besieged set, a pivotal chapter in the long-running Magic: The Gathering narrative. The card depicts a terrifying biological construct from the plane of New Phyrexia, designed to emphasize the set's central conflict between the metallic Mirrans and the invading, corruptive Phyrexian forces. Its design, characterized by the 'infect' mechanic, forces players to balance aggressive board presence against the self-inflicted damage of its toxicity.
The artwork was illustrated by Dave Rapoza, who utilized a visceral, industrial horror aesthetic to bring the Vatmother to life. By focusing on the grotesque physiological mutations typical of the Phyrexians, Rapoza aimed to create a sense of unease that matches the card's mechanical function. Upon release, it was well-received by players focusing on black-aligned control and infect-based strategies, becoming a recognized staple for those looking to represent the nightmarish expansion of Phyrexian influence.
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