The Golgari Grave-Troll (#167) from the 2005 Magic: The Gathering set Ravnica: City of Guilds. This rare card is a staple for collectors focusing on the Golgari guild and graveyard-based strategies.
Golgari Grave-Troll
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ravnica: City of Guilds
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The Golgari Grave-Troll, identified as card number 167, stands as a significant piece within the 2005 expansion Ravnica: City of Guilds for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. Created by artist Greg Hildebrandt, this rare creature card introduces a unique gameplay dynamic centered around the Golgari guild's affinity for the dead. As a five-mana Troll Skeleton, the card enters the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter for every creature card in your graveyard, allowing it to scale rapidly in games where resource management is key. For collectors, this product represents a tangible connection to one of Magic's most intricate world-building eras. The card's design and mechanics reflect the complex political and ecological themes of Ravnica, making it a favorite among those who appreciate strategic depth alongside aesthetic appeal. The Dredge ability further distinguishes this card, offering players an alternative way to utilize their graveyard resources. Whether you are building a thematic deck or expanding your collection of rare cards from the mid-2000s, the Golgari Grave-Troll offers both historical significance and enduring mechanical interest. Its presence in the Ravnica: City of Guilds set cements its status as a notable entry for any serious Magic: The Gathering catalog.
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Golgari Grave-Troll
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Greg Hildebrandt
Card Stock
English
{4}{G}
Creature — Troll Skeleton
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G
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This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each creature card in your graveyard. {1}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Regenerate this creature. Dredge 6 (If you would draw a card, you may mill six cards instead. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.)