The Phasing of Zhalfir is a Rare Enchantment — Saga card from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Dominaria United set, identified by card number 59.
The Phasing of Zhalfir
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Dominaria United
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The Phasing of Zhalfir, numbered 59 in the Dominaria United expansion, is a significant addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Released in 2022, this Rare card is classified as an Enchantment — Saga, offering a unique gameplay experience through its progressive lore counters. Players interact with this card by choosing a chapter to start with, then adding lore counters after each draw step until the final chapter triggers its powerful effect. As a blue mana source, the card phases out nonland permanents and eventually destroys all creatures, forcing controllers to create Phyrexian tokens. This mechanic makes it a compelling piece for collectors who appreciate strategic depth alongside set completeness. The Phasing of Zhalfir represents the narrative weight of the Dominaria United set, appealing to those who value both the artistic and mechanical storytelling of Magic: The Gathering. For collectors focusing on set completion or specific card types, this product offers a distinct identity within the 2022 release. Its status as a Rare card ensures it stands out among the broader print run, making it a notable item for enthusiasts of the game's history and design.
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The Phasing of Zhalfir
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
L.A. Draws
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}{U}
Enchantment — Saga
U
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Read ahead (Choose a chapter and start with that many lore counters. Add one after your draw step. Skipped chapters don't trigger. Sacrifice after III.) I, II — Another target nonland permanent phases out. It can't phase in for as long as you control this Saga. III — Destroy all creatures. For each creature destroyed this way, its controller creates a 2/2 black Phyrexian creature token.