The 2008 Magic: The Gathering Shards of Alara release with the Rakeclaw Gargantuan card (#186), a five-mana Beast offering strategic first-strike capability.
Rakeclaw Gargantuan
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shards of Alara
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The Rakeclaw Gargantuan is a notable creature card from the 2008 Magic: The Gathering Shards of Alara expansion, identified by card number 186. As a Beast with a mana cost of {2}{R}{G}{W}, this card requires a diverse mana base to cast, reflecting the complex world-building of its set. Its ability allows a player to target a creature with power 5 or greater, granting it first strike until the end of the turn, a utility that can shift the momentum of combat against larger threats. Rakeclaw Gargantuan stands out for its multi-color identity and its role as a formidable presence on the battlefield. For those building collections focused on specific eras or card types, this common Beast offers a tangible connection to the game's rich history. Whether you are interested in the strategic depth of the card or the aesthetic of the release, this product represents a key piece of the 2008 era for any serious enthusiast.
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Rakeclaw Gargantuan
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Jesper Ejsing
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}{G}{W}
Creature — Beast
5 / 3
G, R, W
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{1}: Target creature with power 5 or greater gains first strike until end of turn.
Naya teems with gargantuans, titanic monsters to whom both nature and civilization defer.