Gaze of Granite

Gaze of Granite was originally introduced in the Dragon's Maze expansion in 2013 as a flexible board-wipe mechanic, designed to offer players a scaling response to threats on the battlefield based on their mana investment. It quickly became a staple for green-black decks that prioritized late-game control, allowing players to destroy all nonland permanents with a converted mana cost of X or less. This particular version, numbered 116, was released as part of the Edge of Eternities Commander product line, which curated powerful staples to assist players in building efficient decks for the popular multiplayer format.

The aesthetic of the card, notably the original art by Dan Scott, leans into the gritty, earth-shaking thematic identity of the Golgari guild. The illustration captures the raw, crumbling power of tectonic destruction, effectively communicating the card’s function through its visual weight. Throughout its history in the game, the card has been lauded by the competitive community for its versatility, earning its place in high-level play due to its ability to clear tokens and low-cost utility permanents alike, ensuring its continued relevance in supplemental sets like Edge of Eternities.