Axelrod Gunnarson, a legendary Giant creature from Magic: The Gathering's 1995 Chronicles expansion. This rare card features powerful life-gain and damage mechanics for serious TCG collectors.
Axelrod Gunnarson
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Chronicles Foreign Black Border
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Axelrod Gunnarson stands as a formidable presence within the 1995 Chronicles expansion of Magic: The Gathering. As a legendary Giant creature, this card captures the intense, high-mana gameplay characteristic of the era’s design philosophy. Collectors often seek this card for its distinct identity as a Rare from the Black Border print run, specifically cataloged as card number 72 in the BCHR set code. The card’s strategic depth lies in its unique combination of abilities. It possesses Trample, allowing it to push through damage past blocking creatures, while its activated ability rewards aggressive play. Whenever a creature dealt damage by Axelrod Gunnarson dies during the same turn, the controller gains life and deals damage to a target player or planeswalker. This mechanic encourages players to build decks that can reliably trigger these effects, making it a compelling piece for vintage TCG enthusiasts. Designed by Scott Kirschner, the card represents a specific moment in Magic history when complex creature interactions were becoming central to the game’s evolving meta. Whether you are completing a Chronicles set or building a themed deck around life gain, Axelrod Gunnarson offers a tangible connection to the game’s rich history. This product represents the card as an entity within the TCG community, valued for its artistic and mechanical contributions to the Chronicles expansion. It serves as a key component for those interested in the evolution of legendary creatures and the balance of power in early Magic sets.
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Axelrod Gunnarson
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Scott Kirschner
Card Stock
English
{4}{B}{B}{R}{R}
Legendary Creature — Giant
5 / 5
B, R
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Trample Whenever a creature dealt damage by Axelrod Gunnarson this turn dies, you gain 1 life and Axelrod Gunnarson deals 1 damage to target player or planeswalker.
