Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon

Description

The 2025 Magic: The Gathering Marvel Universe expansion brings together two distinct universes, and Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon stands as one of its most menacing additions. Card number 22 in the MAR set, this Mythic Rare foil features a Phyrexian Dragon Skeleton with a mana cost of three generic and two black mana. The card’s type line identifies it as a Legendary Creature, bringing significant weight to any deck that can support its five-mana value. With a power and toughness of 4/4, Skithiryx enters the battlefield as a formidable threat, immediately challenging opponents with its inherent abilities. The card’s rules text emphasizes its dual nature as both a dragon and a skeletal horror. It possesses flying, allowing it to bypass ground-based defenses, and infect, which means it deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters. This makes it a potent tool for aggressive strategies aiming to close out games quickly. Additionally, the card offers flexibility through its activated abilities: paying one black mana grants it haste until end of turn, while paying two black mana allows you to regenerate it, preserving this key creature from destruction. Designed by Ryan Stegman and JP Mayer, this foil version of Skithiryx captures the dark aesthetic of the Phyrexian threat within the Marvel context. Collectors of the Marvel Universe set will find this card to be a centerpiece for any themed collection. The combination of its mythic rarity, foil finish, and unique mechanical profile makes it a standout item for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Whether you are building a competitive deck or focusing on completing the set, Skithiryx offers both strategic depth and visual appeal.