Quick Answer

Prologue to Phyresis is a common Instant from ONE (ONE) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.32 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Prologue to Phyresis MTG card

Prologue to Phyresis

Instant

Card Text

Each opponent gets a poison counter. Draw a card.

"Please, for science, tell me how it feels. Leave nothing out."

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 ONE ONE 🎨 Simon Dominic

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.32
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TCGPlayer
$0.57
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$1.29
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.40
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Cardmarket
€0.53
Foil
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prologue to Phyresis? Basics

Prologue to Phyresis is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each opponent gets a poison counter. Draw a card."

How much mana does Prologue to Phyresis cost to cast? Basics

Prologue to Phyresis has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Prologue to Phyresis's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Prologue to Phyresis has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Prologue to Phyresis's current oracle text is: "Each opponent gets a poison counter. Draw a card."

What is the current price of Prologue to Phyresis? Pricing

The current market price for Prologue to Phyresis is approximately $0.32 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.57 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.4 EUR.

Where can I buy Prologue to Phyresis? Pricing

You can purchase Prologue to Phyresis 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.

Prologue to Phyresis normal: $0.32 | foil: $0.57

Is Prologue to Phyresis legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Prologue to Phyresis in Standard is not available.

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

Is Prologue to Phyresis legal in Modern? Legality

Prologue to Phyresis is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Prologue to Phyresis legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Prologue to Phyresis 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 Prologue to Phyresis legal in Pioneer? Legality

Prologue to Phyresis is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Prologue to Phyresis legal in Legacy? Legality

Prologue to Phyresis is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Prologue to Phyresis legal in Vintage? Legality

Prologue to Phyresis 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 Prologue to Phyresis legal in Pauper? Legality

Prologue to Phyresis 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 Prologue to Phyresis from? Details

This printing of Prologue to Phyresis is from ONE (ONE), with collector number 65.

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

What is Prologue to Phyresis's rarity? Details

Prologue to Phyresis is a common card in ONE.

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

Who illustrated Prologue to Phyresis? Details

Prologue to Phyresis was illustrated by Simon Dominic.

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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