Shard Phoenix
Ninth Edition 217★ • rare
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 217★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Paolo Parente
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)
Sacrifice this creature: It deals 2 damage to each creature without flying.
red mana red mana red mana: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand. Activate only during your upkeep.
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
The Shard Phoenix was originally introduced in the Stronghold expansion of 1998, designed as part of the core mechanics of the Rath Cycle. Its inclusion in Ninth Edition, a 2005 core set, marked a period where Wizards of the Coast sought to provide players with consistent access to classic, mechanically unique creatures. The card was specifically crafted to represent a volatile, recurring threat, utilizing a graveyard-return ability that forced opponents to interact with the resource in a non-traditional way.
The artwork for the Ninth Edition printing was provided by artist Dan Dos Santos, who brought a vibrant, high-fantasy aesthetic to the creature. Moving away from the grittier, darker tones of its original appearance, this rendition emphasized the crystalline and elemental nature of the phoenix. It was generally well-received by the player base during the Ninth Edition era for its balance of aesthetic flair and tactical utility in aggressive red-based decks.
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