The Gitrog Monster
Secret Lair Drop 1051 • mythic
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1051
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Green
- Artist
- Jeannie L Paske
- Market price
- $24.45
What it does
Deathtouch
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice The Gitrog Monster unless you sacrifice a land.
You may play an additional land on each of your turns.
Whenever one or more land cards are put into your graveyard from anywhere, draw a card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Gitrog Monster first appeared as a legendary creature in the 2016 Magic: The Gathering expansion Shadows over Innistrad. Designed as a massive, land-consuming horror, the character quickly became a fan favorite for its unique mechanics and grotesque, Lovecraftian aesthetic that fit perfectly into the gothic horror setting of the Innistrad plane. This specific iteration is a Secret Lair Drop release, which are curated, limited-run printings characterized by high-concept artistic treatments distinct from the standard set releases.
This version of The Gitrog Monster features specialized illustrative work intended to showcase an elevated, avant-garde visual style common to the Secret Lair series. The creative team aimed to interpret the character through a stylistic lens that emphasizes its status as an iconic figure in commander deck building. Upon its release, it was well-received by players and collectors who favor the series for its departures from traditional card framing and its contribution to the varied visual identity of the modern game.
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