Magic: The Gathering

Virulent Emissary

Lorwyn Eclipsed 406 • uncommon

Set: Lorwyn Eclipsed
Collector number: 406
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Tiffany Turrill
Market price: $0.88

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$0.88market price via TCGplayer · Aug 14, 2026$0.59 – $0.88 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Virulent Emissary is a creature from the Lorwyn block, a setting celebrated for its deep ties to folklore and fairy tale aesthetics. Collectors often prize cards from this era for their distinct art style, which helped define the look of the game during a pivotal period of its development.

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Card face

What it does

Deathtouch

Whenever another creature you control enters, you gain 1 life.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Virulent Emissary was released as part of the Lorwyn block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, reflecting the set's thematic shift toward dark folklore and changeling-centric gameplay mechanics. Designed to bolster the aggressive potential of tribal-themed decks, the card embodies the eerie, autumnal aesthetic that defined the plane of Lorwyn. Its inclusion at the uncommon rarity was intended to provide accessible yet impactful utility for players drafting or building creature-focused decks during the 2007-2008 release cycle.

The card features artwork by Tiffany Turrill, who utilized a distinct, painterly style to capture the unsettling nature of the creature. Her design draws heavily from the visual language of fairy tales gone wrong, emphasizing the grotesque and otherworldly features typical of the set's inhabitants. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the player base for its balanced utility, contributing to the broader lore of the Lorwyn-Shadowmoor narrative arc.

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Virulent EmissaryLorwyn Eclipsed · #202 · uncommon$1.38

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