The instant your eyes land on Immortal Phoenix, you’re struck by its incandescent glow—a creature wreathed in molten flame, yet imbued with an otherworldly translucence.
The scene feels both primordial and ethereal: fire and spirit intertwined, suggesting a rebirth that transcends mere combustion.
Illustration Breakdown
At the center, the phoenix’s silhouette is defined by sweeping wings that arc like molten metal poured in motion.
Each feather is a flicker of molten gold, converging toward the bird’s core, where a brighter blaze pulses like a beating heart.
Surrounding it, orbs of flame drift outward, as though the phoenix’s essence fragments into sparks that will ignite new life. In the background, the emptiness of space looms—a dark canvas punctuated only by distant stars—underscoring the bird’s cosmic origins and its dominion over fire itself.
The composition is circular, the arcs of wings and embers guiding your gaze in an endless loop of ascent, reinforcing the theme of eternal return.
Gameplay Integration
Immortal Phoenix’s art dovetails perfectly with its mechanics. The card’s Assault 2—granting +2 attack when it swings—echoes the bird’s aggressive, forward momentum in the image.
The visual of searing wings propelling it upward reflects how, in play, it soars back from the grave: whenever you kill a unit with a spell, you may pay Fire energy to cast Immortal Phoenix from your trash.
That mechanic marries removal and board presence, just as the phoenix’s flames both consume and rebirth. The trailing embers evoke the play loop—each spark represents a spell-based kill, fueling the phoenix’s resurgence.
Collector Details / Value Mention
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Set & Number: OGN 037/298
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Rarity: Rare
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Foil Status: Standard foil plus a preview-season alt-foil variant featuring intensified flame hues
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Alt / Overnumbered: No overnumbered or signature version announced yet
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Chase Potential: As a rare with strong synergy in burn-aggro and midrange Fire builds, Immortal Phoenix is likely to see moderate demand among competitive players. Early estimates place non-foil pulls at roughly 1.5% per pack, with foil versions trending toward $10–12 on secondary markets. Its clean integration of removal into board recursion and evocative art make it a top pick for collectors seeking eye-catching rares that play well at table.
Immortal Phoenix’s art and design come together to tell one seamless story: destruction isn’t an end but a beginning, and every flame sown is a promise of its own return.
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