Phyrexian Scriptures is a Mythic Rare Saga enchantment from the 2018 Dominaria set in Magic: The Gathering. This card provides unique artifact conversion and graveyard exile effects.
Phyrexian Scriptures
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Dominaria
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Description
Phyrexian Scriptures stands out as a formidable Mythic Rare enchantment from the Magic: The Gathering Dominaria set, released in 2018. Designed by Joseph Meehan and assigned card number 100 in the DOM code series, this card represents the complex and dark aesthetic of the Phyrexian faction within the Magic universe. As a Saga, it introduces a unique layer of strategic depth, evolving over time to deliver escalating effects that can significantly alter the board state. The card's mana cost of {2}{B}{B} and mana value of 4 position it as a mid-to-late game threat. Its primary function revolves around the Saga mechanic, which places lore counters as it enters play and persists through the turn phases. The initial effect allows players to empower a single creature by placing a +1/+1 counter on it while simultaneously converting it into an artifact. This transformation is particularly valuable for decks looking to leverage artifact synergies or protect key pieces from non-artifact removal. As the Saga progresses, the second chapter delivers a board-clearing effect by destroying all nonartifact creatures. This provides a hard answer to opposing strategies that rely heavily on creature-based aggression. The final chapter intensifies this control by exiling all opponents' graveyards, effectively shutting down recursion and graveyard-based synergies. This multi-layered utility makes Phyrexian Scriptures a compelling choice for players building mono-black or artifact-focused decks. Collectors and players alike appreciate the intricate design and mechanical innovation found in Magic: The Gathering cards like Phyrexian Scriptures. Whether you are looking to expand your collection of Mythic Rares or add a powerful tool to your competitive deck, this Saga offers a distinct and impactful presence at the table. Its ability to transform the battlefield and neutralize opponent strategies makes it a memorable addition to any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast's portfolio.
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Card Details
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Phyrexian Scriptures
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Joseph Meehan
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}{B}
Enchantment — Saga
B
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(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.) I — Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature. That creature becomes an artifact in addition to its other types. II — Destroy all nonartifact creatures. III — Exile all opponents' graveyards.
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What type of card is Phyrexian Scriptures in Magic: The Gathering?
Phyrexian Scriptures is an Enchantment — Saga card. It enters the battlefield with a lore counter and gains additional counters during your draw steps until it has three, at which point it is sacrificed.
What are the main effects of the Phyrexian Scriptures Saga?
The Saga has three chapters: the first puts a +1/+1 counter on a creature and makes it an artifact; the second destroys all nonartifact creatures; and the third exiles all opponents' graveyards.
How rare is the Phyrexian Scriptures card from the Dominaria set?
Phyrexian Scriptures is a Mythic Rare card, which is one of the highest rarity tiers in Magic: The Gathering. It was released in the Dominaria set in 2018 and carries the card number 100.
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