Gorilla Shaman
Coldsnap Theme Decks 72a • common
- Set
- Coldsnap Theme Decks
- Collector number
- 72a
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Anthony S. Waters
- Market price
- $1.54
What it does
X mana X mana 1 generic mana: Destroy target noncreature artifact with mana value X.
"Frankly, destruction is best left to professionals."— Jaya Ballard, task mage
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gorilla Shaman was originally printed in the 1996 Alliances expansion, designed by Wizards of the Coast to introduce strategic depth through cumulative upkeep mechanics. The card quickly gained a reputation in competitive circles for its unique ability to destroy zero-cost artifacts, making it a pivotal sideboard card against the fast-paced mana acceleration of the era. Its inclusion in the 2006 Coldsnap theme decks served as a thematic nod to the set’s focus on nostalgia and revisiting older mechanical archetypes.
The artwork, illustrated by Daniel Gelon, features a primate figure capturing the aggressive and visceral aesthetic common to red-aligned creatures of the mid-1990s. Gelon’s design prioritized a rugged, elemental look that complemented the creature's disruptive function in the game. Upon its release, the card was lauded by players for its precise utility, and it remains a staple of the 'Old School' format, valued for its impact on board state control.
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