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[[ | [[File:Phyrexian_mana.jpg|right|thumb|The Phyrexian mana version of the ''Magic'' mana pentagon.]] | ||
'''Phyrexian mana''' symbols ({{W!}}, {{G!}}, {{R!}}, {{B!}}, {{U!}}) were introduced in ''[[New Phyrexia]]'' as a novel [[mechanic]].<ref>[http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/article.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/newphyrexia/mechanics "''New Phyrexia'' Mechanics"] {{Em}} [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref> | '''Phyrexian mana''' symbols ({{W!}}, {{G!}}, {{R!}}, {{B!}}, {{U!}}) were introduced in ''[[New Phyrexia]]'' as a novel [[mechanic]]. <ref>[http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/article.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/newphyrexia/mechanics "''New Phyrexia'' Mechanics"] {{Em}} [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/li/141|Things to Do with Phyrexian Mana|Steve Sadin|May 3, 2011}}</ref> 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. | ||
==Flexibility== | |||
''[[Magic]]'' Head Designer [[Mark Rosewater]] noted that Phyrexian mana was similar to normal mana costs but afforded additional [[Answer flexibility|flexibility]] to players, allowing them to reduce costs as well as to play with effects that from other colors of the [[Color Pie]]. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/mm/140|Phyrexian Powers: International Mana Mystery|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 25, 2011}}</ref> | |||
==Cards featuring Phyrexian mana== | ==Cards featuring Phyrexian mana== | ||
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*Artifact = 24 % | *Artifact = 24 % | ||
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==Trivia== | |||
* Phyrexian mana was featured as [[rules card]] 1 of 4 in the ''New Phyrexia'' set. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 05:26, 6 May 2015
Phyrexian mana symbols (Template:W!, Template:G!, Template:R!, Template:B!, Template:U!) were introduced in New Phyrexia as a novel mechanic. [1] [2] 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.
Flexibility
Magic Head Designer Mark Rosewater noted that Phyrexian mana was similar to normal mana costs but afforded additional flexibility to players, allowing them to reduce costs as well as to play with effects that from other colors of the Color Pie. [3]
Cards featuring Phyrexian mana
- In mana cost
Template:Col-begin Template:Col-break
- Act of Aggression
- Apostle's Blessing
- Birthing Pod
- Cathedral Membrane
- Corrosive Gale
- Dismember
- Gitaxian Probe
- Gut Shot
- Marrow Shards
- Mental Misstep
- Moltensteel Dragon
- Mutagenic Growth
- Norn's Annex
- Noxious Revival
- Phyrexian Metamorph
- Pith Driller
- Porcelain Legionnaire
- Postmortem Lunge
- Rage Extractor
- Ruthless Invasion
- Slash Panther
- Spined Thopter
- Surgical Extraction
- Tezzeret's Gambit
- Thundering Tanadon
- Vault Skirge
- In text box
- Blinding Souleater
- Hex Parasite
- Immolating Souleater
- Insatiable Souleater
- Lashwrithe
- Pestilent Souleater
- Spellskite
- Trespassing Souleater
Color percentages
There is a total of 34 cards that involve Phyrexian mana, which divide by color as such:
- White = 15 %
- Blue = 15 %
- Black = 15 %
- Red = 18 %
- Green = 15 %
- Artifact = 24 %
Trivia
- Phyrexian mana was featured as rules card 1 of 4 in the New Phyrexia set.
References
- ↑ "New Phyrexia Mechanics" — Wizards of the Coast
- ↑ Steve Sadin (May 3, 2011). "Things to Do with Phyrexian Mana". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 25, 2011). "Phyrexian Powers: International Mana Mystery". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
External links
- Magic Rules: Phyrexian Mana — Wizards of the Coast Customer Service