Plague Spitter

Plague Spitter was originally released in the 2000 Invasion expansion for Magic: The Gathering, designed by the internal team at Wizards of the Coast. As a creature representing the Phyrexians, it was crafted to reflect the set's central conflict between the forces of Dominaria and the mechanical invaders. Its design centered on a repeatable ability that damages both players, establishing a high-risk, high-reward tactical role common in aggressive deck archetypes of the era.

The card was illustrated by Daren Bader, whose contribution is characteristic of the dark, biomechanical aesthetic defining the Phyrexian faction during the Invasion block. The artwork depicts the grotesque, insectoid nature of the creature, emphasizing the theme of corruption and decay. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its efficiency in aggressive strategies, and it has since appeared as part of 'The List,' a rotating selection of reprints curated by Wizards of the Coast to introduce historical cards to modern booster packs.