The Filigree Sylex

Description

The Filigree Sylex, numbered 394 in the 2023 Phyrexia: All Will Be One expansion, stands as a pivotal legendary artifact within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by artist Leanna Crossan, this rare foil card captures the essence of the set's industrial aesthetic through its mechanical functionality rather than just visual appeal. As a two-mana artifact, it serves as a dynamic engine for players who appreciate resource management and board control strategies. The card’s primary function revolves around the accumulation of oil counters. By tapping the Sylex, collectors and players can place an oil counter on it, building up a potent threat. Once sufficient counters are gathered, the card offers a powerful sacrifice effect: destroying every nonland permanent on the board with a mana value equal to the number of oil counters present. This capability makes it a formidable tool for clearing the board of opposing threats or finishing off resilient defenses. Furthermore, the card provides a direct damage option. By removing ten oil counters from among permanents you control and sacrificing The Filigree Sylex, it deals ten damage to any target. This versatility allows it to serve multiple roles in gameplay, from board cleanup to direct elimination of high-value targets. The foil treatment adds a tactile and visual distinction, making it a desirable addition for enthusiasts of the Phyrexia theme and artifact-focused collections. Whether for competitive play or completing a themed set, this card represents a significant piece of the 2023 Phyrexia storyline and mechanics.