# 2016 Magic: The Gathering Treasure Chest #17

> Catalog entry for the 2016 Magic: The Gathering Treasure Chest Garrulous Sycophant card, identified by number 17.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2016
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Treasure Chest
- **Card number**: #17
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The Garrulous Sycophant is a creature card from the 2016 Magic: The Gathering Treasure Chest release, cataloged as card number 17. Illustrated by Lake Hurwitz, this Common card represents a Human Advisor with a mana cost of two generic and one black mana. In gameplay, the card interacts with the Monarch mechanic, triggering at the end of the turn to transfer life between the monarch and other players. Collectors often seek this card for its specific art style and its role within the Treasure Chest subset. The product is a standard Magic: The Gathering trading card game card, appealing to fans of the franchise's complex rule interactions. The Treasure Chest series offers a diverse array of cards for those interested in the 2016 era of the game.

## FAQ

### What type of card is Garrulous Sycophant in Magic: The Gathering?

Garrulous Sycophant is a Common Human Advisor creature card from the 2016 Treasure Chest set. It has a mana value of three and requires two generic mana and one black mana to cast.

### What does the Garrulous Sycophant card do in gameplay?

The card has an ability that triggers at the beginning of the controller's end step. If the controller is the monarch, each opponent loses 1 life and the controller gains 1 life.

### Who illustrated the Garrulous Sycophant card?

The illustration for Garrulous Sycophant in the Treasure Chest set was created by artist Lake Hurwitz.

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