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| name = Phyrexian Mana | |||
| first= New Phyrexia | |||
| stats= {{stats|W=5|U=5|B=5|R=6|G=5|A=8}} | |||
| search = or 2 life.) | |||
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[[File:Phyrexian_mana.jpg|right|thumb|The Phyrexian mana version of the ''Magic'' mana pentagon.]] | [[File:Phyrexian_mana.jpg|right|thumb|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]].<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|limited-information/things-do-phyrexian-mana-2011-05-03|Things to Do with Phyrexian Mana|Steve Sadin|May 3, 2011}}</ref> | '''Phyrexian mana''' symbols ({{W/P}}, {{U/P}}, {{B/P}}, {{R/P}}, {{G/P}}) 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|limited-information/things-do-phyrexian-mana-2011-05-03|Things to Do with Phyrexian Mana|Steve Sadin|May 3, 2011}}</ref> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* 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. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Hybrid mana]], which can also be paid in two ways | *[[Hybrid mana]], which can also be paid in two ways | ||
Revision as of 02:16, 11 April 2019
| Phyrexian Mana | |
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| Mechanic | |
| Introduced | New Phyrexia |
| Last used | New Phyrexia |
| Statistics |
34 cards  14.7%  14.7%  14.7%  17.6%  14.7%  23.5% |
| Scryfall Search | |
| fulloracle:"or 2 life.)" | |
Phyrexian mana symbols (
, 
, 
, 
, 
) were introduced in New Phyrexia as a novel mechanic.[1][2]
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 
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.[3]
Rules
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
- Phyrexian mana was featured as rules card 1 of 4 in the New Phyrexia set.
- Spike, Tournament Grinder is the only silver-bordered card utilizing Phyrexian mana.
See also
- Hybrid mana, which can also be paid in two ways
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.