Gnarlid Colony

Description

The Gnarlid Colony card, numbered 664 in the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart subset, is a green Beast creature that brings strategic depth to deck construction. Designed by artist Izzy, this common card features a mana cost of {1}{G} and possesses a mana value of 2, making it an accessible addition to any green-based strategy. Its type line identifies it strictly as a Creature — Beast with base power and toughness of 2/2. What makes Gnarlid Colony particularly interesting to collectors and players is its Kicker mechanic. By paying an additional {2}{G} as the spell is cast, players can choose to enhance the creature's impact on the battlefield. If the Kicker cost is paid, Gnarlid Colony enters play with two +1/+1 counters already on it, significantly increasing its survivability and offensive potential. Furthermore, this enhanced state triggers a global effect: every creature you control that has a +1/+1 counter gains trample. This ability allows excess combat damage to bypass blocked creatures and strike directly at the opponent or planeswalker, turning a simple beast into a pivotal engine for aggressive strategies. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, this card represents a key piece of the Foundations Jumpstart expansion. Gnarlid Colony fits seamlessly into this ecosystem, providing a reliable ground presence with scalable power. Its straightforward design and impactful mechanics make it a staple for those building efficient green decks. It captures the essence of modern Magic design, where simple creatures can deliver complex strategic choices through innovative mechanics like Kicker.