Draw at a Cost
Phyrexian Arena from the Foundations borderless frames a familiar trade off that rewards card advantage at the cost of your life total. The art shows a tense arena scene where metal and flesh collide and it fits the card text exactly: at the beginning of your upkeep you draw a card and you lose 1 life. This Light Play copy offers a clean play experience while keeping the striking borderless presentation collectors and players value.
Use Phyrexian Arena in midrange and control shells that can tolerate incremental life loss for consistent card flow. It pairs naturally with life gain synergies and creatures that benefit from an expanded hand. If you want steady advantage and a reliable engine to seed your later turns, this Foundations print keeps the original effect intact while adding a strong visual presence to your board state. Add it to your deck or collection and start converting life into options.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}{B}
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Card Type – Enchantment
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Subtypes –
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – At the beginning of your upkeep, you draw a card and you lose 1 life.
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Flavor Text – The gladiatorial stadiums on New Phyrexia echo day and night with the sounds of grinding metal and tearing flesh.
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Power / Toughness – N A
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Loyalty – N A
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Set – Foundations
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Rarity – Rare
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Language – English
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Condition – Light Play
