Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Secret Lair Drop 1562 • mythic
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1562
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Abigail Larson
- Market price
- $27.35
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.
It's a rare, beautiful thing to be both protector and protected.
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 originally debuted in the 2010 Scars of Mirrodin expansion as a centerpiece of the Phyrexian faction's return to Magic: The Gathering. As a legendary creature featuring both flying and infect, it quickly became a staple in the Commander format, representing the relentless and corrupting nature of the New Phyrexia lore. The character is central to the narrative arc involving the compleation of the plane of Mirrodin.
This specific iteration was released as part of a limited-run Secret Lair drop, utilizing a distinct, stylized art treatment characteristic of the series' focus on artistic experimentation and collectible variants. Designed to appeal to fans of the Phyrexian aesthetic, the card features bold, illustrative choices that depart from standard set art, emphasizing the dragon's imposing, skeletal form. It was received by the player community as a high-end cosmetic upgrade for established decks, cementing its status as a sought-after version of an iconic card.
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