Quick Answer

Pharika, God of Affliction is a mythic Legendary Enchantment Creature — God from JOU (JOU) costing {1}{B}{G}. Current price: $1.93 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Pharika, God of Affliction MTG card

Pharika, God of Affliction

Legendary Enchantment Creature — God

Card Text

Indestructible As long as your devotion to black and green is less than seven, Pharika isn't a creature. {B}{G}: Exile target creature card from a graveyard. Its owner creates a 1/1 black and green Snake enchantment creature token with deathtouch.

Card Stats

5/5 mythic CMC: 3.0 JOU JOU 🎨 Peter Mohrbacher
Indestructible

Market Prices

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$1.93
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TCGPlayer
$10.33
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$3.49
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$12.99
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Cardmarket
€2.30
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€10.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pharika, God of Affliction? Basics

Pharika, God of Affliction is a Legendary Enchantment Creature — God card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Indestructible As long as your devotion to black and green is less than seven, Pharika isn't a creature. {B}{G}: Exile target creature card from a graveyard. Its owner creates a 1/1 black and green Snake enchantment creature token with deathtouch."

How much mana does Pharika, God of Affliction cost to cast? Basics

Pharika, God of Affliction has a mana cost of {1}{B}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Pharika, God of Affliction's mana cost of {1}{B}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Pharika, God of Affliction has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Pharika, God of Affliction's current oracle text is: "Indestructible As long as your devotion to black and green is less than seven, Pharika isn't a creature. {B}{G}: Exile target creature card from a graveyard. Its owner creates a 1/1 black and green Snake enchantment creature token with deathtouch."

What is the current price of Pharika, God of Affliction? Pricing

The current market price for Pharika, God of Affliction is approximately $1.93 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $10.33 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Pharika, God of Affliction? Pricing

You can purchase Pharika, God of Affliction from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Pharika, God of Affliction normal: $1.93 | foil: $10.33

Is Pharika, God of Affliction legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Pharika, God of Affliction in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Pharika, God of Affliction legal in Modern? Legality

Pharika, God of Affliction is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Pharika, God of Affliction legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pharika, God of Affliction is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Pharika, God of Affliction legal in Pioneer? Legality

Pharika, God of Affliction is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Pharika, God of Affliction legal in Legacy? Legality

Pharika, God of Affliction is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Pharika, God of Affliction legal in Vintage? Legality

Pharika, God of Affliction is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Pharika, God of Affliction legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Pharika, God of Affliction in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Pharika, God of Affliction from? Details

This printing of Pharika, God of Affliction is from JOU (JOU), with collector number 154.

Pharika, God of Affliction may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Pharika, God of Affliction's rarity? Details

Pharika, God of Affliction is a mythic card in JOU.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Pharika, God of Affliction? Details

Pharika, God of Affliction was illustrated by Peter Mohrbacher.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Pharika, God of Affliction's power and toughness? Details

Pharika, God of Affliction is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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