Xyru Specter
Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2021 51 • rare
- Set
- Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2021
- Collector number
- 51
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Jeff Stewart
- Market price
- $0.29
What it does
Flying
Whenever Xyru Specter deals damage to an opponent, that player discards a card unless they challenge you. If challenged, and you show them two black cards in your hand, they must discard two cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
The Xyru Specter was released as part of the Mystery Booster Playtest Cards, a unique subset introduced by Wizards of the Coast for their 2019-2021 convention-only supplemental sets. These cards were designed to mimic the appearance of internal development materials, featuring a distinct, utilitarian aesthetic intended to represent the 'playtest' phase of card design rather than finalized commercial products. The set served as an experimental sandbox, allowing the design team to introduce unconventional mechanics and flavor that might not fit the rigorous balancing constraints of standard expansions.
The design of this specific card reflects the 'R&D' style, characterized by a stark, black-and-white visual layout and minimalist artistic direction. These cards were never intended for tournament play and were distributed primarily through booster packs given to attendees at major events like MagicFest. While the card is not a tournament-legal entity, it holds significance among collectors for its role as a tangible glimpse into the iterative process of game creation and its departure from the polished, vibrant illustration style associated with typical Magic: The Gathering sets.
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