Sensor Splicer

Sensor Splicer was originally released in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering set New Phyrexia. The card serves as a representative of the Phyrexians, a race of biomechanical horrors characterized by their fusion of flesh and metal, a thematic direction central to the lore of the plane of New Phyrexia. The Splicers were designed as tribal support creatures intended to bolster Golem tokens, emphasizing the faction's reliance on construct armies.

The artwork was commissioned from Izzy, a frequent contributor to the game known for a sharp, high-contrast style that emphasizes the jagged, industrial aesthetic of Phyrexian technology. The design intentionally highlights the grotesque surgical nature of the Splicers, who are depicted modifying and maintaining the Golems they command. As part of 'The List'—a rotating selection of reprints curated by Wizards of the Coast for Set Boosters—the card has seen renewed visibility, introducing its specific mechanics to a modern player base.