The Ichor Aberration from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Alchemy: Phyrexia expansion is a rare Phyrexian Horror creature designed for strategic gameplay and collector interest.
Ichor Aberration
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Alchemy: Phyrexia
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Description
Released in 2023 as part of the Alchemy: Phyrexia digital-first set, the Ichor Aberration (Card Number 23) stands as a significant entry for fans of the Magic: The Gathering franchise. This creature card introduces the Phyrexian Horror subtype, blending blue and black mana costs to create a versatile unit that appeals to players who enjoy complex strategic interactions. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the thematic depth of the Alchemy set, which focuses on the dark, industrial aesthetic of the Phyrexian plane. Ichor Aberration possesses the Flying and Defender keywords, offering a unique defensive utility that can shift dynamically during gameplay. Its most distinctive feature lies in its graveyard interaction: as long as its power reaches seven or greater, it can ignore its Defender restriction to attack. Furthermore, the card benefits from proliferation effects, gaining permanent +1/+1 counters whenever such effects occur, provided it is in either the graveyard or on the battlefield. This dual-state capability allows it to transition seamlessly between defensive roles and aggressive threats, making it a compelling subject for collectors of strategic TCG cards. For collectors, the Alchemy: Phyrexia set represents a pivotal moment in Magic’s digital evolution, offering exclusive cards and mechanics not found in traditional paper sets. The Ichor Aberration, with its intricate rules text and thematic significance, serves as a key piece for those building a comprehensive library of the Phyrexian saga. Its rarity as a Rare card adds to its desirability among enthusiasts who value unique gameplay mechanics and thematic consistency. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new collector, this card exemplifies the creative direction of modern Magic expansions. By focusing on catalog-level details and collector value, we help you identify and understand the cards that matter most to your collection. Explore the broader Alchemy: Phyrexia set to find other key cards that define this era of Magic history.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Ichor Aberration
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
J.P. Targete
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}{B}
Creature — Phyrexian Horror
3 / 3
B, U
Card Text
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Flying, Defender As long as Ichor Aberration's power is 7 or greater, it can attack as though it didn't have defender. Whenever you proliferate, if Ichor Aberration is in your graveyard or on the battlefield, Ichor Aberration perpetually gets +1/+1. You may cast it from your graveyard this turn.
