Gorilla Shaman
Alliances 72a • common
- Set
- Alliances
- Collector number
- 72a
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Anthony S. Waters
- Market price
- $0.45
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 released in 1996 as part of the Alliances expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a common creature, it was designed to provide utility within a set noted for its focus on resource management and strategic card interaction. The set emerged during a pivotal era for the game, reflecting a period of rapid evolution in mechanics and card design intended to challenge established tournament strategies.
The card features artwork by Anthony S. Waters, who utilized a distinct, expressive style to capture the shamanistic essence of the creature. His design aimed to emphasize the primal, mystical nature of the shaman while adhering to the technical constraints of small-format card illustration. Upon release, the card gained recognition among players for its specialized ability to interact with zero-cost artifacts, cementing its status as a niche but highly effective tool in various formats.
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