Cephalopod Sentry

Description

Cephalopod Sentry is a foil uncommon artifact creature card from the 2023 Phyrexia: All Will Be One expansion in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by card number ONE-198, this card belongs to the five-color cube design philosophy that defines the set. The card depicts a Phyrexian Squid, an Artifact Creature with a mana cost of {2}{W}{U} and a mana value of four. Its power is flexible, scaling with the number of artifacts you control, while it possesses a fixed toughness of five. This creature also features the Flying keyword, allowing it to evade most ground-based blockers. The artwork for Cephalopod Sentry was created by Mathias Kollros, whose style brings a distinct visual identity to the Phyrexian aesthetic. The foil treatment adds a shimmering finish that enhances the card's presence in any collection. Collectors often seek out specific foil cards from this era to complete their sets or to build themed decks around artifact synergy. In terms of gameplay, Cephalopod Sentry offers strategic depth by encouraging players to build artifact-heavy boards. Its ability to grow in power makes it a formidable threat in the late game, especially when paired with other artifact-drawing or artifact-creating cards. The card's dual-color identity of Blue and White allows it to fit into a variety of decks, providing versatility in both casual and competitive play. For collectors, this card represents a key piece of the Phyrexia: All Will Be One narrative, which explores themes of industrial corruption and biomechanical fusion. The flavor text hints at the card's lore, describing silent observers within Norn's Seedcore. Owning a foil version of Cephalopod Sentry adds a layer of prestige to any Magic: The Gathering collection, appealing to both players and completists who appreciate the artistry and mechanics of the game.