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
Shard Phoenix was originally printed in the Stronghold expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1998, later appearing in the Ninth Edition core set in 2005. It was designed as a recurring aerial threat that rewards players for late-game management, reflecting the strategic emphasis on graveyard recursion that defined much of the game's design philosophy during that era.
The Ninth Edition illustration was provided by Paolo Parente, a renowned artist known for his gritty, mechanical, and industrial aesthetic. Parente’s depiction of the Phoenix moves away from traditional elemental imagery, favoring a segmented, metallic form that aligns with his signature style, which was highly regarded by players for bringing a distinct, mature visual language to the game.
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