Godsire
Shards of Alara 170 • mythic
- Set
- Shards of Alara
- Collector number
- 170
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana green mana green mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Red · White
- Artist
- Jim Murray
- Market price
- $4.12
What it does
Vigilance
tap: Create an 8/8 Beast creature token that's red, green, and white.
"Lay sacrifice to the godsire that it may spare us, but save some for his progeny who also will hunger."— Syeena, elvish godtoucher
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
Godsire was released in 2008 as part of the Shards of Alara expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a mythic rare creature representing the Naya shard, it was designed to embody the themes of primal power and prolific creature production, serving as a high-end centerpiece for green-red-white midrange and ramp strategies. The card’s design reflects the set's focus on three-color combinations, requiring a significant mana investment to cast while offering a powerful activated ability that creates 8/8 Beast tokens.
The artwork was illustrated by Jim Murray, who captured the sheer scale and untamed ferocity of the creature. Murray’s rendering emphasizes the beast's imposing presence, fitting the Naya shard's aesthetic of lush, sun-drenched wilds and colossal life forms. Upon its release, Godsire was noted by players for its massive impact on the board state, though it saw limited competitive play due to its high mana cost relative to the fast-paced environment of the time.
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