Ravenous Gigantotherium

Description

Ravenous Gigantotherium is a Rare creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Commander 2020 set, identified by card number 63 and set code C20. Illustrated by Bartłomiej Gaweł, this Green Beast enters the battlefield for a mana cost of {5}{G}{G}, resulting in a mana value of 7. While its base power and toughness are a modest 3/3, the card offers significant scaling potential through its Devour 3 ability. As the creature enters play, you may sacrifice any number of other creatures. For each creature sacrificed, Ravenous Gigantotherium enters with three +1/+1 counters. This mechanic allows the card to grow substantially larger than its printed stats, making it a flexible option for various board states. The card’s design encourages strategic resource management, as players must decide how many creatures to sacrifice to maximize the creature's size without depleting their board presence entirely. Once in play, Ravenous Gigantotherium triggers an effect when it enters the battlefield. It deals X damage, divided as you choose among up to X target creatures, where X equals the creature's current power. A unique defensive twist follows: each of those damaged creatures deals damage equal to its own power back to Ravenous Gigantotherium. This interaction can lead to dramatic trades, potentially clearing multiple enemy threats while simultaneously reducing the size of your own giant beast. The card features the Devour 3 ability, allowing it to enter the battlefield with +1/+1 counters based on sacrificed creatures, and triggers damage upon entry equal to its power. The card's identity as a Beast with a high mana value makes it a distinct piece in the Commander 2020 checklist. The combination of a straightforward creature type with a multi-step triggered ability makes it a noteworthy entry for enthusiasts of the format.