Algae Gharial
Modern Masters 2015 137 • uncommon
- Set
- Modern Masters 2015
- Collector number
- 137
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Michael Ryan
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
Whenever another creature dies, you may put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
It lurks just under the surface, using the algae-choked tar pits of Jund as both home and hunting blind.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Algae Gharial was originally released in the 2008 set Eventide, a block centered on the theme of hybrid mana and the shifting balance of day and night in the plane of Shadowmoor. The card was designed to function as a resilient late-game threat, utilizing a +1/+1 counter mechanic that rewarded players for the natural attrition of a creature-based strategy. Its inclusion in the 2015 Modern Masters set was intended to provide a stable, repeatable presence for Limited format play, allowing players to build a board state that grew in power as the game progressed.
Artist Michael Ryan illustrated the card with a focus on the creature's swamp-dwelling characteristics, emphasizing the blend of reptilian physiology with the overgrown, moss-covered aesthetic of Shadowmoor. The design aimed to visualize the card's defensive capability, capturing the Gharial in a still, predatory posture that mirrors its patient gameplay style. Within the community, the card is recognized for its utility in draft environments, valued for its ability to dominate the battlefield when supported by efficient removal spells.
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