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The 2023 Secret Lair Drop featuring the foil Rare Plague Engineer card. This Phyrexian Carrier creature offers unique gameplay mechanics and distinctive collector appeal.

Plague Engineer

2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Drop

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Product Overview

Description

The 2023 Secret Lair Drop introduces the Plague Engineer, a Rare card designed for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts who appreciate intricate creature mechanics and dark aesthetic themes. As a Phyrexian Carrier, this card occupies a specific niche within the collector's portfolio, offering a tangible connection to the game's expansive lore and strategic depth. The foil finish adds a layer of visual distinction, catching the light and enhancing the card's presence in any display case or binder. Collectors often seek out Secret Lair cards not only for their gameplay utility but also for their role as standalone pieces of collectible art. The Plague Engineer, with its specific mana cost and creature type, appeals to players who enjoy building decks around targeted disruption strategies. For investors and long-term collectors, the Secret Lair Drop series has established a strong reputation for value retention and community engagement. Each release tells a distinct story, and the Plague Engineer stands as a notable entry in the 2023 lineup. Its status as a Rare card within the set underscores its importance to completionists aiming to build a comprehensive collection of the drop. Whether you are looking to enhance your library or add a unique piece to your trading card game collection, this card offers a blend of strategic playability and aesthetic charm. By focusing on the identity and context of each release, we help collectors navigate the vast landscape of trading cards with confidence and clarity.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2023

Series

Secret Lair Drop

Card Number

#1215

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Anato Finnstark

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{2}{B}

Type

Creature — Phyrexian Carrier

Power / Toughness

2 / 2

Color

B

Card Text

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Deathtouch As this creature enters, choose a creature type. Creatures of the chosen type your opponents control get -1/-1.

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FAQ

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What is the Plague Engineer card in Magic: The Gathering?

The Plague Engineer is a Rare Creature — Phyrexian Carrier card from the 2023 Secret Lair Drop. It features a mana cost of {2}{B} and possesses the Deathtouch ability, allowing it to deal damage to any creature it damages regardless of that creature's toughness.

Who created the artwork for the Plague Engineer card?

The artwork for the Plague Engineer was created by Anato Finnstark. Finnstark is a renowned illustrator known for their distinctive style in the Magic: The Gathering community, particularly for their work on various Secret Lair releases.

How does the Plague Engineer's ability work in gameplay?

When the Plague Engineer enters the battlefield, you choose a creature type. All creatures of that chosen type controlled by your opponents then get -1/-1 until end of turn. This effect can be crucial for disrupting opponent strategies that rely on specific creature archetypes.

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