The Gorilla Chieftain from Magic: The Gathering's 2001 Seventh Edition. This common green Ape card, numbered 250, features regeneration capabilities.
Gorilla Chieftain
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Seventh Edition
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The Gorilla Chieftain is a foundational green creature card from Magic: The Gathering's 2001 Seventh Edition expansion. Identified as card number 250 in the 7ED set, this Common rarity card represents the Ape subtype with a mana cost of three green mana. Players utilize this creature for its straightforward combat presence and the ability to regenerate the Ape by discarding a card. Designed by artist Carl Critchlow, the card embodies the classic fantasy aesthetic of the early 2000s Magic design era. For collectors building out the Seventh Edition checklist, this card serves as a necessary component for completing the base set. Its enduring presence in the Magic: The Gathering lore and gameplay history makes it a recognizable piece for hobbyists who appreciate the game's rich creature taxonomy. Whether you are focusing on set completion or acquiring key commons for vintage formats, this release offers a tangible connection to one of the game's most pivotal expansions.
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Gorilla Chieftain
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
{2}{G}{G}
Creature — Ape
3 / 3
G
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{1}{G}: Regenerate this creature.
A gorilla chief must always be prepared to defend his crown. This leads to some pretty tough apes.