First-Sphere Gargantua, card #91 from Magic: The Gathering's 2019 Modern Horizons expansion. This common Phyrexian Horror features the Unearth mechanic for versatile graveyard play.
First-Sphere Gargantua
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Horizons
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First-Sphere Gargantua, numbered 91 in the 2019 Modern Horizons set, serves as a notable addition for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. Created by artist Randy Vargas, this common card introduces a six-mana Phyrexian Horror that brings strategic depth to gameplay through its unique abilities. The creature's design and mechanics reflect the innovative spirit of the Modern Horizons era, which has long been celebrated for bringing powerful cards into the Modern format. As a black mana creature with a mana value of six, First-Sphere Gargantua commands attention on the battlefield. Its primary effect triggers upon entering play, allowing the controller to draw a card while sacrificing one life point. This trade-off encourages careful resource management and planning. Additionally, the card possesses the Unearth ability, costing two generic mana and two black mana. This allows players to return the card from their graveyard to the battlefield with haste, providing a second opportunity to utilize its effects before it is exiled at the end of the turn. Collectors often seek out cards from Modern Horizons due to their significant impact on the game's landscape. First-Sphere Gargantua represents the type of interactive, recursive strategy that defines many successful decks. Its status as a common card makes it accessible for those looking to build comprehensive collections or expand their library with versatile options. The card's enduring presence in the community highlights the lasting appeal of the Modern Horizons release. For fans of Phyrexian lore and horror-themed creatures, this card offers both thematic interest and mechanical utility. Whether used in constructed play or simply admired for its place in the set, First-Sphere Gargantua remains a staple for those who appreciate the depth and complexity of Magic: The Gathering.
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First-Sphere Gargantua
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Randy Vargas
Card Stock
English
{4}{B}{B}
Creature — Phyrexian Horror
5 / 4
B
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When this creature enters, you draw a card and you lose 1 life. Unearth {2}{B} ({2}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step or if it would leave the battlefield. Unearth only as a sorcery.)









