This foil Magic: The Gathering card features Archfiend of the Dross from the 2023 Phyrexia: All Will Be One set. A rare 6/6 Phyrexian Demon creature with distinct game-breaking mechanics.
Archfiend of the Dross
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Phyrexia: All Will Be One
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Archfiend of the Dross stands as a menacing presence in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Phyrexia: All Will Be One expansion. Identified as card number 434 in the ONE set, this foil Rare creature embodies the dark aesthetic of the Phyrexian faction. The card features a powerful 6/6 body for a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, making it a significant threat on the battlefield. Its unique mechanic revolves around oil counters, which serve as a ticking clock for the player controlling it. At the start of each upkeep, one counter is removed; if the card reaches zero counters, the player loses the game, adding a high-stakes layer to gameplay. Simultaneously, whenever an opponent's creature dies, its controller loses 2 life, rewarding aggressive strategies. Designed by Sidharth Chaturvedi, this card appeals to collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards who appreciate complex mechanics and thematic depth. The foil finish enhances its visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any Phyrexia: All Will Be One collection. Whether for competitive play or set completion, Archfiend of the Dross represents a key piece of the set's narrative and mechanical identity.
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Archfiend of the Dross
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Sidharth Chaturvedi
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{B}{B}
Creature — Phyrexian Demon
6 / 6
B
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Flying This creature enters with four oil counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove an oil counter from this creature. Then if it has no oil counters on it, you lose the game. Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, its controller loses 2 life.