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
- $26.11
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 Magic: The Gathering set Scars of Mirrodin. Representing the pinnacle of the Phyrexians' corruption of the plane of Mirrodin, the card was designed as a potent black creature with infect, a mechanic that fundamentally alters how players interact with their opponents' health. As the primary mascot for the black-aligned Phyrexian faction, it became an iconic centerpiece for Commander players who favor aggressive, poison-based strategies.
This specific iteration is a Secret Lair Drop version, released as part of a curated series of specialized promotional prints. It features artwork by illustrator Abigail Larson, whose signature gothic and macabre aesthetic complements the horror-themed nature of the Phyrexian faction. The card was well-received by the player base for its unique stylized departure from the traditional digital-fantasy style usually associated with the game, offering a dark, atmospheric take on one of the franchise's most infamous dragons.
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