The Gate to Phyrexia foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2011 Masters Edition IV, a powerful uncommon enchantment designed for artifact destruction.
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition IV
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Gate to Phyrexia is a pivotal black enchantment card featured in Magic: The Gathering's 2011 Masters Edition IV. Identified as card number 82 in the ME4 set, this foil version offers collectors a distinct aesthetic appeal compared to its non-foil counterparts. As an Uncommon rarity, it balances accessibility with the collectible allure of the foil treatment, making it a staple for enthusiasts of the game's strategic depth. In terms of gameplay, Gate to Phyrexia provides a versatile mechanism for controlling the board. By sacrificing a creature during the upkeep, players can destroy a target artifact. This activation ability, restricted to once per turn, emphasizes resource management and tactical decision-making, core tenets of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card’s mana cost of {B}{B} positions it as an early-game tool for removing key opponent artifacts, a dynamic that has kept it relevant in various constructed formats over the years. Collectors often seek out this release due to its association with the Masters Edition IV series, which reprioritized powerful cards from the game's history. The foil variant adds a layer of visual distinction, appealing to those who build collections based on print treatments as well as card identity. Whether you are aiming to complete the ME4 set or enhance a themed collection focused on artifact interaction, this card represents a significant piece of Magic history. Its enduring presence in the game's legacy ensures it remains a point of interest for both veteran players and new hobbyists exploring the rich lore and mechanics of Phyrexia.
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Gate to Phyrexia
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Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Sandra Everingham
Card Stock
English
Foil
{B}{B}
Enchantment
B
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Sacrifice a creature: Destroy target artifact. Activate only during your upkeep and only once each turn.
"The warm rain of grease on my face immediately made it clear I had entered Phyrexia." —Jarsyl, Diary
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