The Abbey Gargoyles trading card from Magic: The Gathering's 1996 Pro Tour Collector Set, featuring flying and protection from red.
Abbey Gargoyles
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Pro Tour Collector Set
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The Abbey Gargoyles card, identified by the set code PTC and card number bl1sb, is a notable entry in Magic: The Gathering's history. Released in 1996 as part of the Pro Tour Collector Set, this uncommon creature card represents a key era in the game's development. Designed by Christopher Rush, the card features the white mana symbol prominently, reflecting its affiliation with the Serra color identity. As a Gargoyle type, Abbey Gargoyles brings unique strategic depth to the game. It possesses a mana value of five and boasts the powerful combination of flying and protection from red. These abilities allow it to evade many common removal spells while maintaining an impressive 3/4 power and toughness stat line. Collectors often seek out this card for its historical significance within the Pro Tour Collector Set, which was distributed to participants and officials during early competitive events. For enthusiasts of vintage Magic cards, owning Abbey Gargoyles offers a tangible connection to the game's foundational years. The Pro Tour Collector Set remains a prestigious artifact for those who appreciate the evolution of the trading card game. Whether you are building a historical collection or simply admiring the design of early creature cards, this release provides a fascinating glimpse into the past. The card's rules text emphasizes its defensive capabilities, making it a resilient presence on the battlefield. Its flavor text, attributed to Gulsen, Abbey Matron, adds narrative weight, referencing the enduring watch of Serra's Gargoyles over the city. This blend of mechanical utility and lore makes Abbey Gargoyles a standout item for any serious Magic: The Gathering collection.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Abbey Gargoyles
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Christopher Rush
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}{W}{W}
Creature — Gargoyle
3 / 4
W
Card Text
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Flying, protection from red
"Though Serra has not been seen for twenty years, her Gargoyles still watch over our city and punish the guilty." —Gulsen, Abbey Matron
