Gorilla Titan

Gorilla Titan was released in 2001 as part of the Odyssey expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to shift the game's focus toward a graveyard-centric mechanic called threshold, which rewarded players for having seven or more cards in their discard pile. This card was crafted to embody the set's emphasis on larger, more physically imposing creatures that dominated the battlefield once the threshold condition was met.

The artwork for Gorilla Titan was created by the illustrator Greg Staples, known for his moody, detailed approach to fantasy character design. Staples aimed to capture the raw, feral power of the creature, depicting the gorilla in a dynamic, aggressive stance consistent with the 'Red' color identity in the game's color pie. Upon release, the card was received as a functional mid-range asset for aggressive decks, recognized for its scaling power that made it a significant threat in limited play environments.