Viral Drake Proxy
Creature — Phyrexian Drake · New Phyrexia · uncommon
$0.40/card in a full imported deck, $2.00 in rainbow foil. S33 German Black Core playtest card — not for sanctioned play.
Real-card format legality
Proxies themselves are never sanctioned-legal — this is the real card's status, useful for Rule-0 talks. Proxy legality, explained
Printings (2)
We match the exact printing's artwork from Scryfall — pick any of these in the singles builder.
| Set | # | Released | Real price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The List | NPH-49 | 2024-08-02 | $0.70 |
| New Phyrexia | 49 | 2011-05-13 | $1.84 |
Frequently asked
How much does a real Viral Drake cost?
Around $1.84 on the open market for the New Phyrexia printing (price snapshot 2026-07-21; live prices move daily).
How much does a Viral Drake proxy cost?
$0.50 as a single on an 18-card sheet, $0.40 when it's part of a full imported deck, or $2.00 in rainbow foil — all on S33 German Black Core cardstock, shipped from New York.
Can I play a Viral Drake proxy?
As a playtest card, yes — in casual Commander pods, kitchen-table games, and proxy-friendly events, with your playgroup's OK. Proxies are not legal in sanctioned tournaments, and we print them for personal, non-sanctioned play only.