Scalpelexis
Tenth Edition 105 • rare
- Set
- Tenth Edition
- Collector number
- 105
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Market price
- $0.29
What it does
Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player exiles the top four cards of their library. If two or more of those cards have the same name, repeat this process.
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
Scalpelexis was introduced to the Magic: The Gathering card game in the Tenth Edition core set, which was released in 2007. As a core set, Tenth Edition was designed to provide a foundational pool of cards for players, featuring a mix of reprints from across the game's history alongside a selection of new designs. The creature card was envisioned as a mill-strategy tool, intended to disrupt an opponent's deck by exiling cards based on the color of those revealed, reflecting the blue color identity's focus on manipulation and library attrition.
The artwork for Scalpelexis was created by illustrator Dave Dorman, a celebrated artist known for his atmospheric and detailed fantasy work. Dorman’s design for the creature emphasizes a visceral, medical horror aesthetic, aligning with the card's name and its ability to surgically remove specific components from an opponent's resources. Upon its release, the card became a notable inclusion for casual play groups focusing on deck-thinning mechanics, though it remained a niche choice compared to more efficient competitive options.
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About Scalpelexis
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