The rare 7/7 Ape creature Gargantuan Gorilla from the 2007 Masters Edition set, featuring a foil finish and unique upkeep sacrifice mechanics.
Gargantuan Gorilla
2007 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition
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Gargantuan Gorilla is a formidable 7/7 Creature — Ape from the Magic: The Gathering Masters Edition set. Released in 2007, this card carries the number 119 and is distinguished by its foil finish, which adds a premium visual appeal for collectors and players alike. Designed by Greg Simanson, the card features a single green mana cost of {4}{G}{G}{G}, making it a significant investment in any green deck. The card’s gameplay revolves around a high-risk, high-reward upkeep trigger. At the beginning of your upkeep, you may sacrifice a Forest to gain trample until end of turn. Sacrificing a snow Forest provides this benefit. However, if you choose not to sacrifice a Forest, Gargantuan Gorilla is sacrificed and deals 7 damage to you. This mechanic requires careful resource management, as maintaining the creature demands a steady supply of land. Additionally, the card offers a powerful combat option. By tapping Gargantuan Gorilla, you can deal damage equal to its power (7) to another target creature. That creature then deals damage equal to its power back to the Gorilla. This exchange ability allows for strategic removal of opposing threats, though it can be dangerous if the opponent fields a creature with higher power. For collectors, the Masters Edition set holds a special place in Magic: The Gathering history, known for reprinting classic cards in a modernized frame. Gargantuan Gorilla stands out as a memorable creature card due to its unique mechanics and powerful stats. The foil treatment enhances its collectibility, making it a desirable addition to any Masters Edition collection. Whether you are building a thematic deck or seeking to complete a set, this card offers both mechanical depth and aesthetic value.
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Gargantuan Gorilla
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Greg Simanson
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{G}{G}{G}
Creature — Ape
7 / 7
G
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At the beginning of your upkeep, you may sacrifice a Forest. If you sacrifice a snow Forest this way, this creature gains trample until end of turn. If you don't sacrifice a Forest, sacrifice this creature and it deals 7 damage to you. {T}: This creature deals damage equal to its power to another target creature. That creature deals damage equal to its power to this creature.
