Zombie Goliath
Magic 2012 119 • common
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 119
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- E. M. Gist
- Market price
- $0.06
What it does
"Removing the encumbrance of useless brain tissue grants several advantages: a slight increase in mobility, a response of revulsion and horror from the enemy, and, in the case of large specimens, room for passengers."— Zul Ashur, lich lord
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Zombie Goliath was released in 2011 as part of the Magic 2012 core set, a collection designed to serve as a bridge for players transitioning from the fundamentals of the game to more complex mechanics. As a common creature, it was intended to populate the limited play environment, providing a sturdy, high-cost body that forced players to manage their mana resources effectively in the mid-to-late game phase.
The artwork was provided by E. M. Gist, a contemporary illustrator known for his dramatic, high-contrast style. Gist’s portrayal of the Goliath emphasizes the imposing scale and decaying textures of the undead, capturing the visceral aesthetic characteristic of Magic: The Gathering’s zombie archetypes. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, if standard, inclusion for draft formats, serving as a reliable utility creature rather than a centerpiece for competitive constructed decks.
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