Pith Driller
~$0.14 low · ~$0.25 high
Black. Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Horror
New Phyrexia #69 · Illustrated by Nils Hamm
New Phyrexia #69 · Illustrated by Nils HammWhat is Pith Driller worth?
TCGplayer, eBay and Amazon links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy.
TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
( can be paid with either 
or 2 life.)
When this creature enters, put a -1/-1 counter on target creature.
2/4
After boring up through the crust of Mirrodin, it turned its expertise upon the surface dwellers.
Format legality
The only printing of Pith Driller
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Phyrexia nph #69· 2011common· Cardmarket €0.10 · €0.26 foil | common | $0.14 | $0.25 | €0.10€0.26 foil |
Prices are TCGplayer market prices in USD for each printing and finish, via Scryfall. They are a guide, not an appraisal.
Where to buy Pith Driller
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We also take part in the TCGplayer (via Impact) and eBay Partner Network affiliate programs. Links to TCGplayer, eBay and Amazon are affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Cardmarket links are not affiliate links.
Card details
- First printed
- 2011
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #28,156 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Nils Hamm
Rulings (6)
2011-06-01
Pith Driller's ability is mandatory. If it's the only creature on the battlefield when it enters, Pith Driller's ability will target itself.
2011-06-01
As you cast a spell or activate an activated ability with one or more Phyrexian mana symbols in its cost, you choose how to pay for each Phyrexian mana symbol at the same time you would choose modes or choose a value for X.
2011-06-01
A card with Phyrexian mana symbols in its mana cost is each color that appears in that mana cost, regardless of how that cost may have been paid.
2011-06-01
If you're at 1 life or less, you can't pay 2 life.
2011-06-01
Phyrexian mana is not a new color. Players can't produce Phyrexian mana.
2011-06-01
To calculate the mana value of a card with Phyrexian mana symbols in its cost, count each Phyrexian mana symbol as 1.
Browse more: New Phyrexia · all sets · search cards