Altar of the Goyf is a Kindred Artifact card from the 2021 Jumpstart: Historic Horizons expansion. This Uncommon card features distinctive gameplay mechanics centered around graveyard interactions and solo attacks.
Altar of the Goyf
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Jumpstart: Historic Horizons
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The Altar of the Goyf card from Magic: The Gathering's 2021 Jumpstart: Historic Horizons set offers collectors a unique piece of the game's rich mechanical history. As card number 733 in the J21 set, this Uncommon Kindred Artifact — Lhurgoyf stands out for its strategic depth and thematic identity. The card's mana cost of five makes it a significant play, requiring careful resource management to deploy effectively. In terms of gameplay, the Altar of the Goyf provides a powerful boost to creatures that attack alone. When such a creature attacks, it gains power and toughness equal to the number of card types present across all graveyards. This mechanic encourages players to build decks with diverse card types to maximize the effect. Additionally, Lhurgoyf creatures controlled by the player gain trample, allowing them to deal excess damage to opponents even when blocked. Collectors value this card for its clever design and the artist Yeong-Hao Han's contribution to the set. The Jumpstart: Historic Horizons expansion was designed to bring popular cards from Magic's digital history into the physical game, making this card a bridge between different eras of play. For those building sets or seeking specific cards for their collections, the Altar of the Goyf represents an interesting strategic option. Its rules text is both accessible and complex, appealing to players who enjoy intricate gameplay interactions. The card's identity as a Lhurgoyf artifact also connects it to broader themes in Magic's lore, adding layers of interest for lore enthusiasts and collectors alike.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Altar of the Goyf
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Yeong-Hao Han
Card Stock
English
{5}
Kindred Artifact — Lhurgoyf
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Whenever a creature you control attacks alone, it gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the number of card types among cards in all graveyards. Lhurgoyf creatures you control have trample.
