Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor — Bonecraft Commander
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor is a compact engine card for anyone building a Phyrexian black commander deck. The card rewards combat interaction with a low cost trigger that converts damage into card advantage when opponents choose to pay life. That mechanic pairs well with a token swarm or evasive beaters and gives you incremental value each time your board connects.
The activated exile ability scales into a late game tutor and disruption tool. For a steep investment in mana and discards you can strip an opponent’s library and play their best threats for free, including their lands. This makes Gix effective in multiplayer politics and in grindy matches where resource denial and repeatable card advantage matter. Condition Near Mint, English language, Mythic rarity from Commander Tarkir Dragonstorm and ready for competitive kitchen table or casual commander play. Add Gix to your collection and start converting damage into advantage.
Key features
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Commander utility — steady card flow from combat triggers
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Late game reach — exile and cast opponent cards without paying mana costs
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Format ready — Legendary Phyrexian Praetor suited for multiplayer Commander
Play tip Use small, repeatable damage sources and selective discards to maximize the exile ability while preserving tempo.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}{B}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Phyrexian Praetor
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever a creature deals combat damage to one of your opponents, its controller may pay 1 life. If they do, they draw a card.
4{B}{B}{B}, Discard X cards: Exile the top X cards of target opponent's library. You may play lands and cast spells from among cards exiled this way without paying their mana costs.
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Power / Toughness – 3/3
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Rarity – Mythic
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Set – Commander: Tarkir: Dragonstorm
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Language – English
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Condition – Near Mint
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Style – Normal
