Bloated Contaminator

Description

Assigned card number 159, this Rare creature card was released in 2023 and serves as a key component for players building decks centered around the Phyrexian faction. As a Creature — Phyrexian Beast, it brings a distinct mechanical identity to the table, appealing to collectors and strategists alike who appreciate the intricate design of the ONE set. Bloated Contaminator boasts a mana cost of {2}{G} and a mana value of 3, making it an accessible option for early-game strategies. Its power and toughness are rated at 4/4, providing a solid body on the battlefield. The card features the Trample ability, allowing excess damage to push through to the opponent, while also possessing Toxic 1, which ensures that players dealt combat damage by this creature receive a poison counter. This combination of offensive capabilities makes it a versatile threat in various game formats. A unique aspect of Bloated Contaminator is its triggered ability: whenever it deals combat damage to a player, it causes proliferate to occur. This mechanic allows the controller to choose any number of permanents and/or players and give each another counter of each kind already there, amplifying the impact of poison counters or other existing counters on the board. For collectors, finding the Bloated Contaminator card is an opportunity to acquire a piece of the 2023 Magic: The Gathering catalog. Illustrated by Johann Bodin, this card represents the artistic and mechanical richness of the ONE set. Whether you are completing a set collection or looking to expand your library with powerful creatures, Bloated Contaminator offers both aesthetic appeal and gameplay utility.