# 2012 Magic: The Gathering Avacyn Restored #148

> The 2012 Magic: The Gathering card Malignus from the Avacyn Restored set, featuring a foil finish and Mythic Rare status.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2012
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Avacyn Restored
- **Card number**: #148
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Malignus is a striking foil Mythic Rare card from Magic: The Gathering's 2012 Avacyn Restored set, cataloged as number 148. Designed by Jung Park, this Elemental Spirit creature brings a dynamic gameplay element where its power and toughness scale based on the highest life total among your opponents. The card’s distinctive ability to prevent damage prevention makes it a memorable inclusion for any Magic: The Gathering collection. Collectors often seek out Avacyn Restored cards for their unique artistic direction and mechanical innovation within the game's history. As a Mythic Rare, Malignus holds a prominent place in the set's hierarchy, appealing to those who appreciate both the strategic depth and the visual impact of foil treatments. For investors and hobbyists alike, adding this card to your library offers a tangible connection to a pivotal era in trading card game design.

## FAQ

### What set is the Malignus foil card from?

Malignus is part of the Avacyn Restored expansion, released in 2012. It is numbered 148 in the set and is classified as a Mythic Rare card.

### What does Malignus do in gameplay?

Malignus is a Creature — Elemental Spirit with a power and toughness equal to half the highest life total among your opponents, rounded up. It also has the ability to prevent damage that would be dealt by itself.

### Who illustrated the Malignus card?

The artwork for Malignus was created by Jung Park, known for his detailed and atmospheric style in Magic: The Gathering card illustrations.

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