Phyrexian Infiltrator
~$0.21 low · ~$10.51 high
Black. Creature — Phyrexian Minion
Invasion #116 · Illustrated by Darrell Riche
Invasion #116 · Illustrated by Darrell RicheWhat is Phyrexian Infiltrator worth?
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Oracle text
: Exchange control of this creature and target creature. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
2/2
"It is Yawgmoth's will incarnate: an efficient machine that replaces inefficient flesh." —Tsabo Tavoc
Format legality
All 2 printings of Phyrexian Infiltrator
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #INV-116· 2023Retro Framerare· Cardmarket €0.17 | rare | $0.21 | No foil printing | €0.17 | |
 Invasion inv #116· 2000rare· Cardmarket €0.27 · €9.67 foil | rare | $0.33 | $10.51 | €0.27€9.67 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2000
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #26,067 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Darrell Riche
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Invasion card (#116).
116
- 116Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Card breakdown
The parts of Phyrexian Infiltrator, read from the Invasion printing. How to read any Magic card.
- Name
- Phyrexian Infiltrator. Rules use the English name in every language.
- Mana cost
- Mana value 3: the total mana in the cost, colors ignored.
- Type line
- Creature is the card type. Phyrexian and Minion are subtypes, after the dash.
- Text box
- What the card does. Italic text in brackets is reminder text: it explains a rule and has no effect on the game.
- Flavor text
- Italic story text below the rules. It has no effect on the game, and it can differ between printings.
- Power / toughness
- 2/2: power is the combat damage it deals; toughness is how much damage destroys it.
- Illustration
- By Darrell Riche. The art has no effect on the game.
- Set symbol
- Invasion. Gold means rare.
- Collector number
- 116 = collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- Artist
- Darrell Riche, after "Illus.".
- Copyright
- Wizards of the Coast's copyright notice, with the year.
Rulings (2)
2004-10-04
There is no effect if the same player controls both creatures when it resolves.
2004-10-04
It is possible to activate this ability in response to itself and generate some odd combinations. For example, if you control this card and another creature, you can use this card’s ability and target the creature you control. You can then use this card’s ability again and target a creature your opponent controls. The second usage resolves first and you get your opponent’s creature in exchange for this one. The first usage then resolves and swaps your other creature for the Infiltrator so you get it back. The net effect is that you can swap any creature you have for any of theirs if you can pay this ability twice. Note that your opponent does get the chance to use the Infiltrator if they have the mana in between your two usages and can mess you up.
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