Gorgon's Head
Born of the Gods 158 • uncommon
- Set
- Born of the Gods
- Collector number
- 158
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Michael C. Hayes
- Market price
- $0.77
What it does
Equipped creature has deathtouch.
Equip 2 generic mana
"You slew the gorgon? Show me."— King Igalus, last words
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gorgon's Head was released in February 2014 as part of the Born of the Gods expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As an uncommon artifact equipment, the card was designed to support the set's central themes of Greek mythology and the influence of the gods on the mortal plane of Theros. It mechanically reflects the legendary petrifying gaze of a Gorgon, granting the equipped creature deathtouch, a keyword ability that allows a creature to destroy any other creature it damages regardless of toughness.
The card features artwork by Dan Scott, who was tasked with visualizing the terrifying, serpentine nature of the iconic creature. His illustration centers on the severed, venomous head of a Gorgon, emphasizing the grotesque texture of the snakes and the petrifying implications of the item. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players in the Limited format, where it served as a reliable tool for neutralizing larger threats, solidifying its place as a quintessential utility card within the Theros block.
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