Stronghold Biologist
Nemesis 45 • uncommon
- Set
- Nemesis
- Collector number
- 45
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Terese Nielsen
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
blue mana blue mana, tap, Discard a card: Counter target creature spell.
He twists the laws of nature until they scream.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Stronghold Biologist was released in the 2000 Nemesis expansion for Magic: The Gathering, the second set in the Masqueradian block. Designed by Wizards of the Coast during a period where the game's mechanics were shifting to emphasize block-specific synergies, the card reflects the flavor of the Phyrexians' infiltration of the plane of Rath. It features the creature type Human Wizard and introduced a conditional mechanic allowing players to change the color identity of creatures, which was part of the set's broader focus on technical, utility-based gameplay.
The card's illustration was created by artist Christopher Moeller, a prolific contributor to the game known for his distinctive, painterly style. Moeller aimed to depict the clinical, slightly ominous atmosphere of Phyrexian laboratory environments. Upon its release, the card was generally viewed as a niche utility piece, appreciated by players who focused on deck-building experiments involving color-shifting mechanics rather than being a centerpiece for competitive tournament play.
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About Stronghold Biologist
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