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
- Finish
- Foil
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 originally released in the 2003 expansion Legions and was later reprinted as part of the Tenth Edition core set in 2007. As a set, Tenth Edition served as a pivotal moment for the game, being the first core set to feature modern card frames and a significantly refreshed aesthetic, aimed at standardizing the visual language of the game for a new generation of players.
The card features artwork by Mark Tedin, a longtime contributor whose surreal, biomechanical style helped define the visual identity of the game in its early years. Tedin designed the creature to evoke a sense of clinical, surgical horror, emphasizing the concept of 'brain-slicing' inherent in the card's mechanics. While the card is often remembered for its unique mill ability, its legacy is tied to the transitional period of the late 2000s when the game moved toward more streamlined design philosophies.
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About Scalpelexis
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