Defiler of Vigor

Description

Defiler of Vigor, card number 412, is a formidable five-mana green creature from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 Dominaria United expansion. Illustrated by Chase Stone, this rare card represents the Phyrexian Wurm type, bringing significant board presence to any green-aligned deck. The card’s design and mechanics emphasize a risk-reward strategy centered on life total management. In gameplay, Defiler of Vigor features the Trample ability, allowing excess damage to reach the opponent. Its unique activated ability lets players pay two life as an additional cost to cast green permanent spells, reducing their mana cost by {G}. This interaction makes the card particularly appealing to collectors who appreciate complex mana efficiency and life manipulation mechanics. Furthermore, whenever a green permanent spell is cast, a +1/+1 counter is placed on each creature you control, accelerating your army's growth. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, this card serves as a notable piece of the Dominaria United catalog. Collectors often seek out specific card numbers like #412 to complete their set registries or to acquire cards with distinctive mechanical interactions. The combination of its high power and toughness, along with its synergistic abilities, makes Defiler of Vigor a standout inclusion for those building competitive or thematic green decks.