Garruk, Primal Hunter
Magic 2012 174 • mythic
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 174
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Planeswalker
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- D. Alexander Gregory
- Market price
- $2.09
What it does
+1: Create a 3/3 green Beast creature token.
−3: Draw cards equal to the greatest power among creatures you control.
−6: Create a 6/6 green Wurm creature token for each land you control.
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
Garruk, Primal Hunter was introduced in the Magic 2012 core set, representing a pivotal moment in the Magic: The Gathering narrative where the planeswalker Garruk Wildspeaker underwent a thematic shift. This card was designed as part of a cycle of planeswalkers, intended to showcase Garruk's evolution following his corruption by the Chain Veil, moving him from a purely mono-green creature-focused mage toward a character defined by his internal conflict and primal mastery.
The artwork for this iteration was created by Tyler Jacobson, who was tasked with capturing Garruk's imposing and rugged presence. Jacobson utilized a composition that emphasizes the character's physical stature and connection to nature, stripping back some of the finer details of his typical hunting garb to highlight his raw, elemental power. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its flexible mechanics, particularly its ability to draw cards based on the power of the greatest creature on the battlefield, making it a centerpiece for green-aligned decks during its tenure in competitive play.
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