Elder Gargaroth
Core Set 2021 179 • mythic
- Set
- Core Set 2021
- Collector number
- 179
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Nicholas Gregory
- Market price
- $2.45
What it does
Reach, vigilance, trample
Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, choose one —
• Create a 3/3 green Beast creature token.
• You gain 3 life.
• Draw a card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Elder Gargaroth was introduced as part of the Core Set 2021 for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed to serve as a high-impact, green-aligned creature, it was crafted to provide players with a versatile threat that rewards both attacking and blocking. The card draws upon the traditional fantasy archetype of a massive, ancient beast, echoing the long-standing design philosophy of green creatures acting as powerful, self-sustaining engines on the battlefield.
The artwork for the card was illustrated by Wisnu Tan, who depicted the creature as a towering, multi-limbed behemoth with a distinct, regal ferocity. In the context of the set's release, it was received as a premier creature card for competitive play due to its ability to generate resources, gain life, and draw cards simultaneously. It has since become a staple of many creature-based strategies across multiple formats, recognized for its efficiency and aesthetic presence.
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