Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
The List SOM-79 • mythic
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- SOM-79
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Chippy
- Market price
- $12.19
What it does
Flying
Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.)
black mana: Skithiryx gains haste until end of turn.
black mana black mana: Regenerate Skithiryx.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon was originally released in the 2010 Scars of Mirrodin expansion, serving as a flagship mythic rare creature that introduced the Infect mechanic to a wider audience. Designed by the Magic: The Gathering development team to embody the corrupting nature of the Phyrexians, the card reflects the aesthetic of a metallic, biomechanical dragon. The mechanics were crafted to capitalize on the Infect keyword, allowing the card to deal damage in the form of poison counters, which fundamentally altered the landscape of competitive play in the formats where it was legal.
The evocative artwork was illustrated by Chippy, a veteran artist known for his distinctively dark and intricate style. Chippy aimed to capture the grotesque and oily essence of the New Phyrexian aesthetic, utilizing sharp angles and a muted color palette to emphasize the creature's status as a lethal, infectious predator. Upon its debut, the card was widely received as a powerful and intimidating finisher, becoming a staple of Commander and casual formats due to its unique combination of flying, haste, and regeneration.
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