Gargos, Vicious Watcher
Core Set 2020 Promos 172 • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2020 Promos
- Collector number
- 172
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Mathias Kollros
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Vigilance
Hydra spells you cast cost 4 generic mana less to cast.
Whenever a creature you control becomes the target of a spell, Gargos fights up to one target creature you don't control.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gargos, Vicious Watcher was introduced in the Core Set 2020 for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, released in July 2019. As a mythic rare Hydra creature, it was designed to serve as a high-impact powerhouse for green-aligned decks, specifically rewarding players for targeting their own creatures with spells. The card embodies the aggressive, creature-centric design philosophy favored by Wizards of the Coast for its core set releases, which are intended to provide accessible yet formidable gameplay experiences for both new and veteran players.
The illustrative work for this version was provided by artist Nils Hamm, who is well-regarded in the community for his distinct, atmospheric, and often ethereal painting style. Hamm’s depiction of Gargos captures a sense of immense, singular scale, emphasizing the creature's role as a menacing guardian. Upon release, the card was received as a strong commander-focused powerhouse, praised for its unique ability to turn defensive utility spells into offensive maneuvers, ultimately securing its status as a staple for players building around Hydra-themed strategies.
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