Quick Answer

Phyrexia's Core is a uncommon Land from C14 (C14). Current price: $0.27 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Phyrexia's Core MTG card

Phyrexia's Core

Land

Card Text

{T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}, Sacrifice an artifact: You gain 1 life.

"So even the heart of our world has succumbed." —Koth of the Hammer

Card Stats

uncommon C14 C14 🎨 Franz Vohwinkel

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.27
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Cardmarket
€0.27
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phyrexia's Core? Basics

Phyrexia's Core is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}, Sacrifice an artifact: You gain 1 life."

How much mana does Phyrexia's Core cost to cast? Basics

Phyrexia's Core has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Phyrexia's Core's mana cost of 0 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.

Phyrexia's Core has a mana value of 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.

Phyrexia's Core's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}, Sacrifice an artifact: You gain 1 life."

What is the current price of Phyrexia's Core? Pricing

The current market price for Phyrexia's Core is approximately $0.27 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Phyrexia's Core? Pricing

You can purchase Phyrexia's Core 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 Phyrexia's Core legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Phyrexia's Core in Standard is not available.

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

Is Phyrexia's Core legal in Modern? Legality

Phyrexia's Core is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Phyrexia's Core legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Phyrexia's Core 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 Phyrexia's Core legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Phyrexia's Core in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Phyrexia's Core legal in Legacy? Legality

Phyrexia's Core is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Phyrexia's Core legal in Vintage? Legality

Phyrexia's Core 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 Phyrexia's Core legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Phyrexia's Core 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 Phyrexia's Core from? Details

This printing of Phyrexia's Core is from C14 (C14), with collector number 306.

Phyrexia's Core may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Phyrexia's Core's rarity? Details

Phyrexia's Core is a uncommon card in C14.

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

Who illustrated Phyrexia's Core? Details

Phyrexia's Core was illustrated by Franz Vohwinkel.

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

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