The 2019 Modern Horizons release of Magic: The Gathering with First-Sphere Gargantua (#91), a rare Phyrexian Horror featuring the Unearth mechanic.
First-Sphere Gargantua
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Horizons
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First-Sphere Gargantua is a notable creature card from the 2019 Modern Horizons expansion of Magic: The Gathering. Identified as card number 91 in the set, this Phyrexian Horror brings a distinct strategic element to the trading card game. Designed by artist Randy Vargas, the card captures the dark, industrial aesthetic characteristic of the Phyrexian faction within the game's lore. As a black mana card with a mana value of six, First-Sphere Gargantua offers collectors and players a powerful board presence. Its primary ability allows you to draw a card at the cost of losing one life, providing immediate card advantage. Furthermore, the Unearth mechanic adds significant depth to its gameplay potential. This ability permits the return of the card from the graveyard to the battlefield for a specific cost, granting it haste for a single turn before it is exiled. This cyclical nature makes the card a versatile tool for deck construction. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, adding First-Sphere Gargantua to a collection is a valuable pursuit. The Modern Horizons set is widely recognized for bridging classic formats with new mechanics, making this card a key component for many archetypes. Whether you are building a deck around its graveyard synergy or simply appreciating its intricate design, this card remains a staple for dedicated collectors seeking to complete their Modern Horizons collection.
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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.)
