The 1996 Magic: The Gathering Alliances release featuring Gargantuan Gorilla, card number 91. This rare Ape creature offers distinct gameplay mechanics for TCG enthusiasts.
Gargantuan Gorilla
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Alliances
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Released in 1996 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Alliances expansion, the Gargantuan Gorilla card (#91) represents a significant entry for collectors of vintage trading cards. This rare creature belongs to the Ape subtype and commands a mana cost of four generic mana and two green mana. As a formidable 7/7 power and toughness unit, it serves as a centerpiece for decks built around green mana strategies. The card features unique rules text that activates during the beginning of the controller's upkeep. Players may sacrifice a Forest land to grant the creature trample until end of turn, with an additional benefit if a Snow Forest is sacrificed. Without a sacrifice, the creature is removed from play and deals seven damage to its controller. Additionally, tapping the card allows it to deal damage equal to its power to another target creature, which retaliates with equal damage. The artist Greg Simanson created the original artwork, contributing to the set's visual identity. Investors and hobbyists often seek out this card number to complete their Alliances collection or to add a powerful artifact to their vintage Magic: The Gathering inventory.
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Gargantuan Gorilla
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Greg Simanson
Card Stock
English
{4}{G}{G}{G}
Creature — Ape
7 / 7
G
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At the beginning of your upkeep, you may sacrifice a Forest. If you sacrifice a snow Forest this way, this creature gains trample until end of turn. If you don't sacrifice a Forest, sacrifice this creature and it deals 7 damage to you. {T}: This creature deals damage equal to its power to another target creature. That creature deals damage equal to its power to this creature.