Borborygmos

Description

Borborygmos is a Legendary Creature — Cyclops that commands a mana cost of {3}{R}{G}, requiring a significant investment of five colored mana to cast. With a power and toughness of 6/7, this five-drop creature brings substantial board presence and immediate impact to any game of Magic: The Gathering. Borborygmos features the Trample ability, allowing excess combat damage to flow through to the opponent if blocked by creatures with less power than its 6. This makes it an aggressive threat that is difficult to fully contain. However, the card’s true strategic value lies in its triggered ability. Whenever Borborygmos deals combat damage to a player, you place a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. This effect can rapidly snowball into a massive board state, turning a single aggressive strike into a team-wide power boost that overwhelms defenses. As a Rare finish with a Foil treatment, this Guildpact card is visually distinct and highly sought after by collectors who appreciate the aesthetic appeal of foil cards from the mid-2000s era. Collectors who focus on completing sets or building themed collections of Legendary creatures often look for this card number to complete their holdings. The card’s artist, Todd Lockwood, is a respected name in the fantasy art community, adding to the collectible nature of this piece. While the flavor text hints at the chaotic nature of the Gruul clan, the gameplay mechanics of Borborygmos are straightforward and effective. For investors and hobbyists, the Guildpact expansion holds a special place in Magic: The Gathering history, and acquiring key cards like this Foil Rare is a popular way to engage with the game's rich legacy.