Quick Answer

Phyresis Roach is a uncommon Creature — Phyrexian Insect from YONE (YONE) costing {G}.

Phyresis Roach MTG card

Phyresis Roach

Creature — Phyrexian Insect

Card Text

Toxic 1 Whenever Phyresis Roach deals combat damage to a player, Insects you control and Insect cards in your graveyard, hand, and library perpetually gain toxic 1.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 YONE YONE 🎨 Tuan Duong Chu
Toxic

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phyresis Roach? Basics

Phyresis Roach is a Creature — Phyrexian Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Toxic 1 Whenever Phyresis Roach deals combat damage to a player, Insects you control and Insect cards in your graveyard, hand, and library perpetually gain toxic 1."

How much mana does Phyresis Roach cost to cast? Basics

Phyresis Roach has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Phyresis Roach's mana cost of {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.

Phyresis Roach has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Phyresis Roach's current oracle text is: "Toxic 1 Whenever Phyresis Roach deals combat damage to a player, Insects you control and Insect cards in your graveyard, hand, and library perpetually gain toxic 1."

What is the current price of Phyresis Roach? Pricing

Price data for Phyresis Roach is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Phyresis Roach? Pricing

You can purchase Phyresis Roach 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.

Is Phyresis Roach legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Phyresis Roach in Standard is not available.

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

Is Phyresis Roach legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Phyresis Roach in Modern is not available.

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

Is Phyresis Roach legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Phyresis Roach in Commander is not available.

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

Is Phyresis Roach legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Phyresis Roach in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Phyresis Roach legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Phyresis Roach in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Phyresis Roach legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Phyresis Roach in Vintage is not available.

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 Phyresis Roach legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Phyresis Roach 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 Phyresis Roach from? Details

This printing of Phyresis Roach is from YONE (YONE), with collector number 15.

Phyresis Roach may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Phyresis Roach's rarity? Details

Phyresis Roach is a uncommon card in YONE.

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

Who illustrated Phyresis Roach? Details

Phyresis Roach was illustrated by Tuan Duong Chu.

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

What is Phyresis Roach's power and toughness? Details

Phyresis Roach is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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