# 2005 Magic: The Gathering Salvat 2005 #J4

> The 2005 Magic: The Gathering Salvat release featuring the 5/5 Fungus creature Savage Thallid. This catalog entry covers the card's identity, artist Luca Zontini, and collector context for the J4 card number.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2005
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Salvat 2005
- **Card number**: #J4
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Among the roster is Savage Thallid, identified as card number J4 in this set. Designed by artist Luca Zontini, this card captures the essence of the Fungus subtype while presenting a visual interpretation that differs from the original printings found in sets like Urza's Saga or Tempest.

As a Common rarity card, Savage Thallid was originally printed for widespread play, but the Salvat parallel creates a specialized collectible item. The card features a mana cost of three generic mana and two green mana, reflecting its status as a five-mana creature with a power and toughness of 5/2. Its gameplay mechanics revolve around a spore counter system: it accumulates a spore counter during the beginning of the upkeep phase, and removing three of these counters allows the controller to create a 1/1 green Saproling creature token. Additionally, sacrificing a Saproling grants the ability to regenerate target Fungus creature, providing strategic resilience.

For those building collections focused on specific subsets or the work of Luca Zontini, the J4 card offers a tangible connection to this era of Magic: The Gathering history. The card remains a notable piece for enthusiasts of the Fungus tribe and those interested in the diversity of card treatments released during the early 2000s. Whether you are tracking the evolution of creature designs or cataloging parallel sets, this entry provides a clear reference point for the 2005 Salvat iteration of Savage Thallid.

## FAQ

### What is the card number for Savage Thallid in the Salvat set?

The card number for Savage Thallid in the 2005 Magic: The Gathering Salvat set is J4. This identifier helps collectors catalog and organize their parallel set collections.

### Who illustrated the Salvat version of Savage Thallid?

Luca Zontini is the artist credited with illustrating the Savage Thallid card in the 2005 Salvat series. His artwork provides a distinct visual alternative to the original printing.

### What are the gameplay mechanics of Savage Thallid?

Savage Thallid is a 5/2 Fungus creature that costs five mana to cast. Its abilities include gaining a spore counter each upkeep, creating Saproling tokens by removing three spore counters, and regenerating other Fungus creatures by sacrificing a Saproling.

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