Psychosis Crawler
Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Horror
Psychosis Crawler's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in your hand.
Whenever you draw a card, each opponent loses 1 life.
*"If that brain can't figure out the secret of the serum, then add more brains."
—Rhmir, Hand of the Augur*
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Set
Murders at Karlov Manor Commander
Rarity
Rare
Mana Value
5
Artist
Stephan Martiniere
Collector #
234
Why Play Psychosis Crawler
Card draw engines transform Psychosis Crawler into both a massive threat and a steady damage dealer. The combination of scaling power/toughness with guaranteed life loss makes it particularly effective in multiplayer games where drawing extra cards pressures multiple opponents simultaneously. Play it when you have ways to refill your hand quickly or protect it from removal, as opponents will prioritize destroying it once the damage starts adding up.Format Notes
Commander is where Psychosis Crawler truly shines, taking advantage of the multiplayer format and longer games that allow for bigger hand sizes. The card sees occasional play in casual Legacy and Modern builds focused on card draw synergies, but lacks the immediate impact needed for competitive play in faster formats. Its affordable price point makes it accessible for budget Commander builds seeking both win conditions and incremental advantage.Combos & Synergies
Laboratory Maniac strategies pair excellently with Psychosis Crawler, as both benefit from massive card draw while providing different win conditions. Teferi's Puzzlebox creates devastating loops by forcing repeated draws that quickly drain opponents' life totals. Cards like Reliquary Tower become essential support pieces, removing hand size limits to maximize both the creature's size and the accumulated life loss from its triggered ability.Featured in These Decks
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