Rhystic Syphon
Prophecy 76 • uncommon
- Set
- Prophecy
- Collector number
- 76
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
Unless target player pays 3 generic mana, that player loses 5 life and you gain 5 life.
Jamuraan wizards are linked together by magic, a bond that only the wicked dare exploit.
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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Where it came from
Rhystic Syphon was released in 2000 as part of the Prophecy expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed to explore the concept of cumulative upkeep and spell-taxing mechanics, with the 'rhystic' keyword specifically allowing opponents to pay mana to negate the effects of a card. This mechanic was intended to introduce a layer of psychological negotiation into gameplay, forcing players to balance their resources against the immediate threat of the spell's effect.
The card features illustration by rk post, a prominent artist known for his distinct, expressive style during the late 1990s and early 2000s in the Magic catalog. The design sought to visually capture the draining, ethereal nature of the spell through dark, gothic motifs typical of the Prophecy set's thematic direction. While the card is often discussed by enthusiasts for its unique taxing utility in casual formats, it was viewed upon release as a niche utility spell rather than a competitive staple.
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