Infectious Bite is an uncommon instant card from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Phyrexia: All Will Be One set, offering a strategic way to deal damage and apply poison counters.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Phyrexia: All Will Be One
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Infectious Bite, card number 172, is an uncommon instant from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering expansion Phyrexia: All Will Be One. Designed by Campbell White, this card costs {1}{G} to cast and features a distinct two-target interaction that defines its strategic role. The card allows the caster to have a creature they control deal damage equal to its power to a target creature they do not control. Simultaneously, each opponent receives a poison counter, adding a secondary layer of pressure that extends beyond simple combat damage. The flavor text, attributed to Jor Kadeen, warns against the dangers of closing one's eyes during watch, reinforcing the set's thematic focus on the Phyrexian threat. This narrative element is woven into the card's identity, appealing to collectors who appreciate the lore integration within the Phyrexia: All Will Be One set. As an uncommon card, Infectious Bite is a staple for builders looking to complete the base set, offering a reliable interaction that fits into green-based strategies. For collectors, the card represents a specific moment in Magic's history, capturing the aesthetic and mechanical identity of the ONE set. The design emphasizes the card's function within the game, providing a tangible connection to the broader Magic: The Gathering universe. Whether you are a player seeking to enhance your deck or a collector assembling a complete set, Infectious Bite offers a piece of the Phyrexian narrative.
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Infectious Bite
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Campbell White
Card Stock
English
{1}{G}
Instant
G
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Target creature you control deals damage equal to its power to target creature you don't control. Each opponent gets a poison counter.
"Let me tell you why you must never close your eyes when on watch. Not even for a second." —Jor Kadeen
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