Phyrexian Gargantua
The List APC-48 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- APC-48
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Market price
- $0.07
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 originally released in the 2001 set Apocalypse, serving as part of the climactic conclusion to the Invasion block narrative. The card depicts a massive, biomechanical horror consistent with the Phyrexian aesthetic of that era, where the villainous faction sought to meld organic and artificial components into nightmarish efficiency. It was designed as a high-cost creature that provided card advantage upon entering the battlefield, reflecting the trade-off of life for knowledge common to black-aligned cards in the game's mechanics.
The artwork was provided by Carl Critchlow, a long-time contributor to the game known for his distinct, often dark and moody style. By featuring this card in The List—a curated selection of reprints inserted into modern product boosters—Wizards of the Coast aimed to maintain accessibility to legacy mechanics and classic art styles for contemporary players. The card remains a notable example of early 2000s design, celebrated by collectors for its role in establishing the visual identity of the Phyrexians.
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