Quick Answer

Phyrexian Slayer is a common Creature — Phyrexian Minion from INV (INV) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Commander.

Phyrexian Slayer MTG card

Phyrexian Slayer

Creature — Phyrexian Minion

Card Text

Flying Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a white creature, destroy that creature. It can't be regenerated.

Benalia was only the first nation victimized by Tsabo Tavoc's specialized killers.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 4.0 INV INV 🎨 Sam Wood
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.55
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€1.16
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phyrexian Slayer? Basics

Phyrexian Slayer is a Creature — Phyrexian Minion card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a white creature, destroy that creature. It can't be regenerated."

How much mana does Phyrexian Slayer cost to cast? Basics

Phyrexian Slayer has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Phyrexian Slayer's mana cost of {3}{B} 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.

Phyrexian Slayer has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Phyrexian Slayer's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a white creature, destroy that creature. It can't be regenerated."

What is the current price of Phyrexian Slayer? Pricing

The current market price for Phyrexian Slayer is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.55 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Phyrexian Slayer? Pricing

You can purchase Phyrexian Slayer 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.

Phyrexian Slayer normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.55

Is Phyrexian Slayer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Phyrexian Slayer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Phyrexian Slayer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Phyrexian Slayer in Modern is not available.

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

Is Phyrexian Slayer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Phyrexian Slayer 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 Phyrexian Slayer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Phyrexian Slayer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Phyrexian Slayer legal in Legacy? Legality

Phyrexian Slayer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Phyrexian Slayer legal in Vintage? Legality

Phyrexian Slayer 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 Phyrexian Slayer legal in Pauper? Legality

Phyrexian Slayer is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Phyrexian Slayer from? Details

This printing of Phyrexian Slayer is from INV (INV), with collector number 118.

Phyrexian Slayer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Phyrexian Slayer's rarity? Details

Phyrexian Slayer is a common card in INV.

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

Who illustrated Phyrexian Slayer? Details

Phyrexian Slayer was illustrated by Sam Wood.

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

What is Phyrexian Slayer's power and toughness? Details

Phyrexian Slayer is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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