Phyrexian mana

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Phyrexian Mana
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Mechanic
Introduced New Phyrexia
Last used New Phyrexia
Statistics
34 cards
{W} 14.7% {U} 14.7% {B} 14.7% {R} 17.6% {G} 14.7% {artifact symbol} 23.5%
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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]

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.[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.

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