Noxious Gearhulk

Description

Noxious Gearhulk, card number 110 in the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Commander subset, represents a formidable presence on the battlefield. Released as part of The Brothers' War expansion, this Mythic Rare artifact creature brings significant strategic weight to any deck. The card is designed as a Construct with a mana cost of four generic mana and two black mana, resulting in a total mana value of six. Visually identified by the artwork of Lius Lasahido, this card stands out among the diverse cast of creatures available to players. Its type line clearly identifies it as an Artifact Creature — Construct, grounding its flavor within the mechanical and industrial themes prevalent in the set. The card features a power and toughness of 5/4, offering a robust body that is difficult for opponents to remove efficiently. The gameplay mechanics of Noxious Gearhulk are centered around two key abilities. First, it possesses the Menace keyword, requiring opposing creatures to block with two different attackers to prevent it from dealing damage. Second, upon entering the battlefield, the controller may choose to destroy another target creature. If that creature is successfully removed from play, the player gains life equal to its toughness, providing both board control and resource generation. The Commander subset specifically caters to the format's unique playstyle, offering cards that support singleton, high-impact strategies. This card is a staple for players looking to build aggressive black decks that can dominate the board while stabilizing their life total through its unique enter-the-battlefield trigger.