The Rare artifact creature Nullstone Gargoyle from the 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion. This card features a unique spell-countering mechanic and is illustrated by Glenn Fabry.
Nullstone Gargoyle
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ravnica: City of Guilds
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Nullstone Gargoyle, card number 266 from the 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion, represents a distinct artifact creature within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game universe. Illustrated by Glenn Fabry, this Rare card features a mana cost of nine and serves as a high-impact presence on the battlefield. As a Gargoyle with flying, it possesses both offensive mobility and defensive durability, boasting four power and five toughness. The card’s primary appeal lies in its strategic rules text, which allows it to counter the first noncreature spell cast during a turn. This unique interaction makes it a compelling addition for collectors focusing on artifact creatures or unique spell-response mechanics. The flavor text reinforces its identity, explaining how nullstone absorbs magical energy, light, sound, and heat, grounding the creature in the set's lore without relying on specific set mechanics. For collectors building a comprehensive library, this release from the Ravnica block offers a tangible piece of gaming history. The combination of Fabry’s artistry and the card’s mechanical depth ensures its place in discussions about notable cards from the mid-2000s era. Whether for completing a set or appreciating the design of high-cost artifact creatures, Nullstone Gargoyle remains a significant entry in the Ravnica: City of Guilds catalog.
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Nullstone Gargoyle
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Glenn Fabry
Card Stock
English
{9}
Artifact Creature — Gargoyle
4 / 5
Card Text
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Flying Whenever the first noncreature spell of a turn is cast, counter that spell.
Nullstone absorbs and dampens most forms of magical energy, as well as light, sound, and heat.