Tower Gargoyle
Modern Masters 2017 196 • uncommon
- Set
- Modern Masters 2017
- Collector number
- 196
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue · White
- Artist
- Matt Cavotta
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
Flying
"Esper, like any work of art, can be truly appreciated only from a distance."— Tezzeret
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Tower Gargoyle was originally introduced in the Shards of Alara set in 2008, representing the Esper shard, a plane defined by its fusion of magical metal and living organisms. Designed as a defensive centerpiece, the card features the distinct aesthetic of Esper's 'filigree' style, characterized by sleek, articulated construct designs that emphasize structure and structural integrity.
The 2017 Modern Masters reprinting featured updated artwork by illustrator Kev Walker. Walker's iteration focuses on the imposing, sentinel-like nature of the gargoyle, rendered in the high-contrast, atmospheric style he is well-known for in the Magic: The Gathering community. The card was included in the 2017 set as a functional artifact creature aimed at reinforcing the Limited draft environment, where its high toughness and artifact synergy made it a reliable choice for players building Esper-themed decks.
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