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The Phyrexian mana symbols are represented by the Greek letter "phi" (ϕ) on colored backgrounds, and denote a cost that may be paid with either 2 life or [[mana]] of the color of the background color of the symbol. The generic {{P}} symbol is used in rules text for any of the five Phyrexian mana symbols.  
The Phyrexian mana symbols are represented by the Greek letter "phi" (ϕ) on colored backgrounds, and denote a cost that may be paid with either 2 life or [[mana]] of the color of the background color of the symbol. The generic {{P}} symbol is used in rules text for any of the five Phyrexian mana symbols.  


''[[Magic]]'' Head Designer [[Mark Rosewater]] noted that Phyrexian mana is similar to normal [[mana cost]]s but affords additional [[Answer flexibility|flexibility]] to players, allowing them to reduce costs as well as to play with effects from other colors of the [[Color Pie]].<ref>{{DailyRef|phyrexian-powers-international-mana-mystery-2011-04-25|Phyrexian Powers: International Mana Mystery|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 25, 2011}}</ref> Each spell with Phyrexian mana in ''[[New Phyrexia]]'' have no other colored mana and are either artifacts, instants or sorceries. {{Card|K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth}} is the first nonartifact creature.
''[[Magic]]'' Head Designer [[Mark Rosewater]] noted that Phyrexian mana is similar to normal [[mana cost]]s but affords additional [[Answer flexibility|flexibility]] to players, allowing them to reduce costs as well as to play with effects from other colors of the [[Color Pie]].<ref>{{DailyRef|phyrexian-powers-international-mana-mystery-2011-04-25|Phyrexian Powers: International Mana Mystery|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 25, 2011}}</ref>


Phyrexian mana was given an 8 on the Storm Scale during a 2018 article: despite popularity, its gameplay problems were significant<ref>{{DailyRef|storm-scale-mirrodin-and-scars-mirrodin-blocks-2018-06-11|STORM SCALE: MIRRODIN AND SCARS OF MIRRODIN BLOCKS|[[Mark Rosewater]]|June 11, 2018}}</ref>. It returned to Standard in ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'', in the form of [[Phyrexian hybrid mana]], alongside a new mechanic [[Compleated]], which made for balancing some of the issues.  
Phyrexian mana returned to Standard in ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'', in the form of [[Phyrexian hybrid mana]], alongside a new mechanic [[Compleated]].


==Phyrexian Hybrid==
==Phyrexian Hybrid==
[[Phyrexian hybrid mana]] was introduced in ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'', where it was [[Phyrexian hybrid mana|merged with hybrid mana]]. A hybrid Phyrexian mana symbol represents a cost that can be paid with one mana of either of its component colors or by paying 2 life. Both spells with compleated have their Phyrexian mana couched between their other two mana colors, preventing access without the color commitment.
[[Phyrexian hybrid mana]] was introduced in ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'', where it was [[Phyrexian hybrid mana|merged with hybrid mana]]. A hybrid Phyrexian mana symbol represents a cost that can be paid with one mana of either of its component colors or by paying 2 life.


==Rules==
==Rules==
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* Phyrexian mana was featured as [[rules card]] 1 of 4 in the ''New Phyrexia'' set.
* Phyrexian mana was featured as [[rules card]] 1 of 4 in the ''New Phyrexia'' set.
* <c>Spike, Tournament Grinder</c> is the only [[silver-bordered]] card utilizing Phyrexian mana.
* <c>Spike, Tournament Grinder</c> is the only [[silver-bordered]] card utilizing Phyrexian mana.
* The Defiler cycle in ''[[Dominaria United]]'' each have similar lengthy colored-mana reducing abilities, but may be easier thought of as having "Your permanent spells have one Phyrexian mana symbol instead of one colored mana symbol". This differentiates them from {{Card|K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth}}, who converts all {{B}} costs in all zones.


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 15:25, 6 November 2022

Phyrexian Mana
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Mechanic
Introduced New Phyrexia
Last used Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
Statistics
37 cards
{W} 13.5% {U} 13.5% {B} 16.2% {R} 16.2% {G} 13.5% {G/U} 2.7% {artifact symbol} 24.3%
Scryfall Search
fulloracle:"or 2 life\..*\)"
The Phyrexian mana version of the Magic mana pentagon.

Phyrexian mana symbols ({W/P}, {U/P}, {B/P}, {R/P}, {G/P}) were introduced in New Phyrexia as a novel mechanic.[1][2] It reappeared in Unstable, Commander 2019 and Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Phyrexian mana is a cost, you can’t generate it.[3]

Description

The Phyrexian mana symbols are represented by the Greek letter "phi" (ϕ) on colored backgrounds, and denote a cost that may be paid with either 2 life or mana of the color of the background color of the symbol. The generic {P} symbol is used in rules text for any of the five Phyrexian mana symbols.

Magic Head Designer Mark Rosewater noted that Phyrexian mana is similar to normal mana costs but affords additional flexibility to players, allowing them to reduce costs as well as to play with effects from other colors of the Color Pie.[4]

Phyrexian mana returned to Standard in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, in the form of Phyrexian hybrid mana, alongside a new mechanic Compleated.

Phyrexian Hybrid

Phyrexian hybrid mana was introduced in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, where it was merged with hybrid mana. A hybrid Phyrexian mana symbol represents a cost that can be paid with one mana of either of its component colors or by paying 2 life.

Rules

From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)

Phyrexian Mana Symbol
A mana symbol that represents a cost that can be paid either by spending colored mana or by paying life. See rule 107.4.

From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)

Phyrexian Symbol
A symbol used in rules text to represent any of the five Phyrexian mana symbols. See rule 107.4g.

From the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)

  • 107.4f Phyrexian mana symbols are colored mana symbols: {W/P} is white, {U/P} is blue, {B/P} is black, {R/P} is red, and {G/P} is green. A Phyrexian mana symbol represents a cost that can be paid either with one mana of its color or by paying 2 life. There are also ten hybrid Phyrexian mana symbols. A hybrid Phyrexian mana symbol represents a cost that can be paid with one mana of either of its component colors or by paying 2 life. A hybrid Phyrexian mana symbol is both of its component colors.

    Example: {W/P}{W/P} can be paid by spending {W}{W}, by spending {W} and paying 2 life, or by paying 4 life.

From the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)

  • 107.4g In rules text, the Phyrexian symbol {P} with no colored background means any of the fifteen Phyrexian mana symbols.

Trivia

See also

References

  1. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (April, 2011). "New Phyrexia Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. ↑ Steve Sadin (May 3, 2011). "Things to Do with Phyrexian Mana". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 13, 2022). "Can we expect a cycle of completed lands?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  4. ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 25, 2011). "Phyrexian Powers: International Mana Mystery". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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