I like gargoyles. =)
Posted By:
roqbthepirate
(7/9/2010 12:02:13 PM)
A really neat card in terms of flavor, it's limitations make it hard to use.
Posted By:
gwydion9
(9/30/2010 8:07:17 PM)
I want to put this in a deck just because I like the art, and because you don't see Gargoyles very often. It might work in a blue artifact deck with Training Grounds.
Posted By:
SwordOfKaldra
(5/11/2011 10:25:55 PM)
this guy kinda fits into a overgrown battlement + genesis wave + metalcraft deck. fills the defender clause and is a backup flying beater if it needs to be.
Posted By:
MindAblaze
(5/12/2011 8:20:32 PM)
I agree: flavor is right on target. The ability (and/or casting cost) is slightly high for an artifact (the second-most hated on permanent type) creature (the most hated on permanent type). However, I hope that WOTC focuses on the Gargoyle creature type a little more...I like the idea of magical flying stone-creature. Somewhat like Golems, yet not nearly as explored. Color-wise, gargoyles fit white very well, due to being traditionally defense against evil spirits on buildings/structures. Of course, I also agree that they can be colorless, or even just about any color other than green (because they're not natural).
Posted By:
MattLynn
(4/19/2013 11:06:40 AM)
Kinda funny that black blue and red creatures don't usually have a p/t cost ratio this good (even though it has defender)
Posted By:
ICEFANG13
(7/8/2010 12:13:02 PM)
In casual m11 constructed, I use just one of these in my blue/black control deck, along with Barony Vampire, Nether Horror, Child of Night and Liliana's Specter. It has a better P/T for its cmc than any of my black creatures, and its colourless cost makes it really easy to cast in a dual-colour deck. Also the flavour is awesome.
Posted By:
Stray_Dog
(11/20/2010 6:51:14 AM)
Well that's true, but If I'm looking for an efficient colorless beater I just turn to my old favorite, phyrexian ironfoot. Oh wait, its not in extended any more... *cries in corner*
Posted By:
Tommy9898
(7/8/2010 11:11:43 PM)
This one doesn't seem too horrible. Yes it is a 3/3 defender for 3. Waste some more mana and get him to fly for a turn.... That's ok too...But not great. I guess if you're into creatures that cant be forced to attack against say..... A Deathtouch creature with Lure then you are in the clear. For that circumstance alone is why he is useful... Nothing else... if he was a 2/2 and was indestructable for 4 or 5 CMC with the same ability, I think he would see more play...But as of now....NO WAY!!!
Posted By:
NobleWhiteGangsta
(7/11/2010 8:18:03 PM)
This would be great if it had flying base. As is, not so much.
Posted By:
schacher
(7/13/2010 5:31:42 PM)