Bloated Contaminator

Description

As card number 159, this Rare foil version of the creature brings a striking visual finish to any collector's binder. Created by artist Johann Bodin, the card captures the essence of the Phyrexian biomechanical theme that defined the era. Bloated Contaminator is a green Creature — Phyrexian Beast with a mana value of three, making it a versatile addition to decks built around green mana. The card boasts a 4/4 power and toughness, providing significant board presence. Its abilities are designed to overwhelm opponents through a combination of direct damage and resource accumulation. The Trample keyword ensures that excess damage can reach the opponent even if blockers are present. The Toxic 1 ability adds a layer of strategic depth, allowing players to place poison counters on opponents when dealing combat damage. A key feature of this card is its proliferate trigger. Whenever Bloated Contaminator deals combat damage to a player, the controller can choose any number of permanents and/or players to receive an additional counter of each kind already present. This mechanic synergizes well with various strategies that rely on counters, making the card a potent tool in the right deck. Collectors value this card not only for its gameplay utility but also for its high-quality foil treatment, which enhances the card's visual appeal.