Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon is a legendary Phyrexian Dragon Skeleton from the 2010 Scars of Mirrodin expansion, recognized as a Mythic Rare card.
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
2010 • Magic: The Gathering • Scars of Mirrodin
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Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon, card number 79 from the Scars of Mirrodin set, stands as a formidable presence in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As a five-mana black spell with a power and toughness of 4/4, it offers significant board presence upon entry. The card’s design emphasizes its dual nature through its keywords. It possesses Flying, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers, while also carrying Infect. This ability means it deals damage to other creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters, creating immediate pressure. Skithiryx also includes activated abilities that enhance its combat utility. For one black mana, it can gain haste until end of turn, enabling aggressive plays on the turn it is cast. Additionally, paying two black mana allows the controller to regenerate Skithiryx, providing a crucial defensive option against removal spells. This combination of speed, damage output, and resilience makes it a distinct collector's item for fans of the Phyrexian theme and dragon enthusiasts alike.
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Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
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Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Chippy
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English
{3}{B}{B}
Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Dragon Skeleton
4 / 4
B
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Flying Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.) {B}: Skithiryx gains haste until end of turn. {B}{B}: Regenerate Skithiryx.