Gnarled Scarhide is an uncommon 2014 Magic: The Gathering card from the Journey into Nyx set, featuring a unique Bestow mechanic and Minotaur creature type.
Gnarled Scarhide
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Journey into Nyx
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Gnarled Scarhide (#72) is an uncommon card from the 2014 Magic: The Gathering Journey into Nyx expansion, illustrated by Greg Staples. As a one-mana Enchantment Creature — Minotaur, this card offers collectors a strategic piece defined by its versatile Bestow ability. The Bestow mechanic allows the card to be cast as an Aura with a higher mana cost, enchanting a creature to grant it +2/+1 and the inability to block, or remaining as a standalone 2/1 creature if not attached. This dual-nature design makes it a functional asset for decks focusing on creature enhancement or aggressive strategies. Collectors often seek this card to complete set runs or to acquire specific mechanics for constructed play. The card's straightforward yet impactful rules text appeals to both casual players and serious competitors looking for efficient mana sinks. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your Journey into Nyx collection, Gnarled Scarhide remains a notable entry in the modern Magic: The Gathering catalog.
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Gnarled Scarhide
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Greg Staples
Card Stock
English
{B}
Enchantment Creature — Minotaur
2 / 1
B
Card Text
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Bestow {3}{B} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached.) This creature can't block. Enchanted creature gets +2/+1 and can't block.