Gorilla Chieftain
Classic Sixth Edition 235 • common
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 235
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Quinton Hoover
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
1 generic mana green mana: Regenerate this creature.
"In the soil of leadership sprout the seeds of immortality."— Kaysa, Elder Druid of the Juniper
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gorilla Chieftain was included in the Magic: The Gathering Sixth Edition core set, released in 1999. This release served as a significant milestone for the game, marking the first time the rules were codified into the 'Classic' format, which aimed to standardize gameplay and transition the game into a more mature phase of its development. The card itself represents the green color identity, focusing on the creature-heavy, mana-ramp strategies that define the game's nature-aligned faction.
The illustration for the card was provided by artist Quinton Hoover, a foundational contributor to the game's early visual aesthetic. Hoover's signature style, characterized by lyrical lines and a focus on mythological or primal themes, sought to elevate the creature beyond a simple beast into a figure of tribal nobility. Upon its debut, the card was well-received by players for its 'regenerate' ability, which offered a resilient tactical option for mid-game board stability.
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