Keepsake Gorgon
Theros 93 • uncommon
- Set
- Theros
- Collector number
- 93
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Aaron Miller
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
Deathtouch
5 generic mana black mana black mana: Monstrosity 1. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put a +1/+1 counter on it and it becomes monstrous.)
When this creature becomes monstrous, destroy target non-Gorgon creature an opponent controls.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Keepsake Gorgon was introduced in the 2013 Magic: The Gathering set Theros, a plane deeply inspired by classical Greek mythology. As part of a top-down design process, Wizards of the Coast sought to capture the essence of ancient folklore, specifically the petrifying gaze of the legendary Medusa. The card was crafted to function as a control element, utilizing the 'deathtouch' and 'monstrosity' mechanics to represent the inevitable and lethal nature of a gorgon's stare.
The illustration was rendered by artist Svetlin Velinov, who focused on the interplay between the creature’s serpentine hair and the stoic, predatory posture required of a mythological guardian. Within the context of the Theros set, the card served as a thematic centerpiece for black-aligned strategies, reflecting the set's broader goal of translating iconic archetypes into functional tabletop mechanics. It remains a recognizable example of the set's commitment to mythological storytelling through card design.
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