Phyrexian Dreadnought

Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Dreadnought

Trample

When Phyrexian Dreadnought enters the battlefield, sacrifice it unless you sacrifice any number of creatures with total power 12 or greater.

Legality

Format	Legality
1v1 Commander	Legal
Archenemy	Legal
Big Apple Highlander	Legal
Block Constructed	Legal
Canadian Highlander	Legal
Casual	Legal
Commander / EDH	Legal
Commander: Rule 0	Legal
Custom	Legal
Duel Commander	Legal
Freeform	Legal
Highlander	Legal
Legacy	Legal
Leviathan	Legal
Limited	Legal
Oathbreaker	Legal
Planar Constructed	Legal
Planechase	Legal
PreDH	Legal
Premodern	Legal
Quest Magic	Legal
Tiny Leaders	Legal
Vanguard	Legal
Vintage	Legal

Discussion (38)

capwner on Mystic Snake Tempo -- $100 Competitive Premodern!

3 months ago

poulak Thanks and thanks for the +1! Yes I did in fact get to play this a bunch online though I haven't assembled it in paper yet. As a tempo/ponza deck I think the potential is there for it to beat most other decks on a high roll because pretty much all decks need mana+to resolve spells to operate, however when they are able to stick low curve threats or get a chance to resolve their Armageddon well that can be pretty hard for this deck. The die roll matters a lot here, red aggro is probably the toughest matchup, but the deck does surprisingly well vs. the rock and other black midrange decks, and we dominate vs. unfair decks that rely on permanents to combo especially Phyrexian Dreadnought which we beat literally every game.

abanoxious on Vish Kal Wears His Sunglasses At Night | V-SOS

3 months ago

This is very cool! I especially love the idea of using catch-up ramp with bounce lands and sac lands. I'm absolutely going to have to try Phyrexian Dreadnought in my version of Vish Kal as a one mana +12/+12 for Vish Kal that can be tutored off of Ranger-Captain of Eos.

Loowiz on Phyrexian Nightmare

6 months ago

I just did some simulations on your idea. I'd need 3 cards for that turn-1 combo: Dark Ritual, Phyrexian Dreadnought and Illusionary Mask or Eldrazi Mimic. After doing a quick math, I calculated the probability of getting the combo: 5.44% at 0 mulligans 8.21% at 1 mulligan 9.34% at 2 mulligans 9.63% at 3 mulligans If I really wanted to go that route, I'd replace 4 Island with 4 Darkslick Shores. That would make the numbers go: 6.33% 0 mulligans 9.72% 1 mulligan 11.13% 2 mulligans 11.49% 3 mulligans And that's not a win the game combo, it can still be completely destroyed by a single well-timed removal spell. I think it's safer to guarantee a turn 3-4 Phyrexian Dreadnought (plus a couple of creatures that become a copy of it), than to risk it all on an explosive turn.

Loowiz on Phyrexian Nightmare

6 months ago

Thanks for the feedback and the idea, DreadKhan! I considered including Dark Ritual, since both Illusionary Mask and Eldrazi Mimic can enable a turn-1 Phyrexian Dreadnought. That would make the deck more prone to aggressive mulligans, but it’s a double-edged sword. The only reason the deck runs black is to cast Lazav, the Multifarious and, situationally, Unearth (to be honest, the deck is mostly mono-blue at this point). I think it’s a very valid strategy—perhaps cutting Standstill, Unearth, and two Trickbind for a set of Dark Ritual? Tezzeret also loses some value if we’re aiming for an explosive start, though if Phyrexian Dreadnought isn’t found after mulligans, the game is essentially lost.

Balaam__ on Balaam__

9 months ago

@legendofa that’s exactly where my mind went.

to myself:

“You dummy, anyone can cheat in a Phyrexian Dreadnought or Blightsteel Colossus, and then what? Use your mind”

SufferFromEDHD on Accessories to murder

1 year ago

Mistvault Bridge, Seat of the Synod + Vault of Whispers

I see that Karn's Touch! Hard not to appreciate your attempt at making this janky turd shine. Perhaps Xenic Poltergeist for redundancy.

Win condition = Eater of Days or Phyrexian Dreadnought

hiddengibbons on Card creation challenge

1 year ago

It That Cannot Be Named {0}

Legendary Artifact Creature - Phyrexian Eldrazi Construct

~ Can’t be cast if it’s owner controls a blue permanent

Trample, Annihilator 6

When ~ is on the stack, you can’t cast any other spells this turn.

If ~ would be put into a graveyard from anywhere, exile it instead.

When ~ enters the battlefield it’s owner sacrifices all other permanents he or she controls and loses the game at the beginning of his or her next upkeep.

20/20

I tried to create a new Phyrexian Dreadnought of sorts that can’t be played with Stifle or Dress Down but can win the game if you manage to use it immediately. Create a card that grants infect to instants and sorceries

NeoLegacy on Dread Naught

1 year ago

After discovering, Consign to Memory I decided it was worth more than both Torpor Orb and Doorkeeper Thrull. Who am I kidding? This deck's soul purpose is to get Phyrexian Dreadnought out ASAP. You either do within the first few turns, or you lose, simple as that!