Phyrexian Gargantua
Apocalypse 48 • uncommon
- Set
- Apocalypse
- Collector number
- 48
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
When this creature enters, you draw two cards and you lose 2 life.
Other Phyrexians have nightmares about the gargantua.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Phyrexian Gargantua was introduced in the 2001 Magic: The Gathering expansion Apocalypse, the final set of the Invasion block. Designed to emphasize the mechanical themes of the Phyrexian faction, the card reflects the dark, biomechanical aesthetic central to the lore of the Multiverse during that era. Its high mana cost and card-drawing ability captured the essence of the slow, inevitable corruption often associated with Phyrexian influence in game narratives.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most recognizable early illustrators for the game. Rush utilized his signature style to depict the creature as a towering, monstrous entity, focusing on a balance of grotesque anatomy and intimidating scale. Upon its release, it was noted primarily as a functional addition to limited play environments, serving as a reliable utility creature that rewarded players for the heavy investment required to cast it.
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