First, Let’s talk power level. This guy was easily a 5/6 in a duel, and could grow beyond 20/21 in multiplayer. By today’s standards, that’s not much given his lack of any other abilities, but this guy was printed when Serra Angel was considered overpowered, and a 5/5 for four mana needed a serious drawback. Also, remember Exiling was only on a couple cards and the idea of “graveyard removal” was barely known. Many planeswalkers met their end at Lhurgoyf’s hand (or mouth), and all feared an opponent who asked “How many creatures are in your graveyard?” Even better, Lhurgoyf was a strong card for green, a color severely lacking in the early days.
Second, there’s the flavor. Lhurgoyf’s mechanics inspired enough terror to make the card a legend, but Pete Venters’s art captures both the power of this creature, and the terror of its enemies. The person inside the Lhurgoyf’s mouth is often missed on first viewing and brings up such brutal thoughts as to make me wonder that it was approved... (see all)
Posted By:
EyeHunter
(5/24/2013 12:30:23 AM)
This will be very good in Commander, especially if you or an opponent is using Karador, Ghost Chieftain as the Commander.
Posted By:
Chamale
(6/16/2011 3:17:36 PM)
Hey guys.
I've been hiding since Ice Age, and I've made some nice friends. Carmen, Waldo, shoutout over here! But I'm always going to miss Gaddafi, Saddam, and especially my old pal Osama. See you in hell, man. But I really want to say, Lhurgoyfs are scary-ass bitches. That Tarmogoyf? He ate Saffi. Just picked her up and ate her. And a Mortivore killed my wife. Now she's a Stitched Drake. In short, don't play with Goyfs. They're either 70$ or just terrible. That is all.
Going back to my hole now, the Bed Intruder says hi!
Signed,
Hans.
P.S. yes I was the Fat Ass from Willy Wonka.
Posted By:
Shadoflaam
(11/3/2011 4:11:23 PM)
Can anyone confirm or deny this cards power change as creatures are added to the graveyard in subsequent turns? Thanks for your input !!!!
Posted By:
rcolin27
(7/24/2012 11:58:57 AM)
@muggtonp
Ler(Like Fur or Sir)--Goy(like Boy or Toy)--F
Ler-Goy-f
Posted By:
surewhynot
(1/5/2014 7:38:04 PM)
This guy + Exoskeletal Armor + Bestowed Nighthowler + Equipped Bonehoard.
That's power equal to four times the number of all creatures in all graveyards, and toughness equal to that plus one. Give it trample (probably through Rancor) and have fun.
Posted By:
TheWallinator74
(4/18/2014 6:21:52 PM)
Look at the flavor text on Zodiac Rooster.
Posted By:
OlvynChuru
(4/26/2014 9:02:13 AM)