Another of the three hybrid cards has also been graded at 6.5, while the third achieved a higher rating of Near Mint+ 7.5
the card was banned in 1999
Yet again, we get a utility land that has no mana ability, so we can only judge the card by its effects
This ability triggers at the beginning of its controller's upkeep, meaning it may be responded to before a player can use it to win a game, when paired with spells and abilities that can bestow flash to other cards, it can be much more difficult to respond to at instant speed
This effect on land cards is going to be very potent
As long as Melira is on the field with Phyrexian Vatmother, you wont receive any poison counters on your upkeep if you need more time to draw into your win condition