I can clearly see his axe and clothing, but without the mask on the artwork he makes a very different impression, as if he was someone related to Garruk instead. Well, but it's quite similar to the promo card's artwork included in Duel of the Planeswalkers game. (I'm still looking forward to see DCI promos on Gatherer)
Anyways, how could you not love a card with mana accel, an Overrun effect already available on the subsequent turn or a bunch of free Beast tokens? I'm glad his deck makes further use of the second ability, given that it is to a certain degree also a Beast tribal deck.
IHATEYOURARTWOrK
★☆☆☆☆ (1.9/5.0)(16 votes)
Dear sirs, this art is horrid. I cannot even begin to describe how much I hate it. Would you please just use the same artwork for Garruk? This is the third time you have changed it and it is fraying my nerves
Yours truly, Sir Jackson Beck esq.
P.S. Your mother is a cow
Qazior
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5.0)(6 votes)
This art, as liliana's too, look abit too much like comic to me
Dingo777
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5.0)(3 votes)
LOVE THIS CARD
really makes me happy that he is getting his own deck now, now we just need a deck for ajani to come out, and we will have all 5 original, and in my oppinion the best, planeswalkers in awesome alternate art
Discoduck
★★★★☆ (4.1/5.0)(5 votes)
Just because art is not to your taste doesn't mean it's "bad" or "disgusting." I happen to really enjoy the new artwork for both planeswalkers, and I think it gives them a nice alternative flavor (it's alternate art) - but I'm not big-headed enough to assume that makes them masterpieces. If you don't like the art, then play with the normal cards.
Alex123321
★☆☆☆☆ (1.7/5.0)(3 votes)
y change the art. its soo much worse
nathaze
★★☆☆☆ (2.8/5.0)(8 votes)
well, now i know why hes wearing a mask
Donovan_Fabian
★★★☆☆ (3.5/5.0)(3 votes)
I like the art, as giving every beast guy a mask has been a popular trend in the last few years, and I could care less if he is wearing it or not since it makes him look a lot like venser when he does wear it. It's sort of an odd stance though, like at an angle, which is fine but just takes a moment to take in. Personally prefer it to the original art, as well liliana's new art.
Mumba
★★☆☆☆ (2.5/5.0)(3 votes)
The best thing about this planeswalker is that you can put counter tokens on top of it so you don't have to look at the terrible art.
steelpommel
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5.0)(3 votes)
Forgive me if this is a given, but I looked up the Comp rule book and still can't figure out if you can terror a planeswalker or not. I know the other rules but technically it doesn't state he's a creature.
ClockworkSwordfish
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5.0)(1 vote)
Nothing wrong with the art; Garruk looks intense, as any powerful planeswalker would in the heat of battle. I don't much fancy his first two abilities, but his "ultimate" is well worth the price of admission.
AXER
★★★☆☆ (3.5/5.0)(3 votes)
STFU with the art... ONE art comment by anyone is enough. Besides, good art for 2010. Old art is okay, I think this planeswalker is freaking sweet! 4 CMC to cast and he can easily bring in some 3/3 creatures!
@ steelpommel: Terror cannot destroy any planeswalker. Planeswalkers are not creatures. They are allies, however they are permanents and can therefore be destroyed with say Vindicate.
gongshowninja
★★★★☆ (4.1/5.0)(5 votes)
I like the art, it's a different take on Garruk, and Terese Nielsen's art is always fantastic. I also like the new Vess better than the old art.
But that's my opinion. I'm no art critic. But I'm willing to bet that no one else on here is, either.
Garruk is awesome and competitive. Mana boost or a token? Better token than Elspeth's, so points for Garruk!
Hmmm... I hope you guys don't mind me adding my analysis of the art.
Aleksi Briclot's art style is very refined. the lines are neat and everything is in order, to make the picture crisp and clean.
Terese Nielsen's style is wild and alive with exaggerated lines and shapes. Makes the "feel" dynamic and vibrant.
Since my drawing style is similar to Mr. Briclot's, I prefer his version. However, it is a PREFERENCE. In art there is no absolute, which can be an awkward stance to take, but it counters every argument and is always supportable with a little imagination.
Instead of simply saying "I hate" and "I like", try to elaborate on your opinion, so as not to appear ignorant.
Sorry, if I came over as arrogant or condescending. Just want to help out.
RafiqTheMiststalker
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(8 votes)
Simply my favorite Walker. I'd love to see some novels on him, rather than that hog Jace. He gets ALL the attention as far as non-playing notoriety goes :/ Garruk should've been the one to take on the Eldrazi, too. He planeswalks just to kill bears and dragons and sh.it. I mean, COME ON.
He's the greatest. And what a beast! 5
Mafoo
★★★★☆ (4.8/5.0)(3 votes)
Garruk: "OH GAWD, MY SPINE!"
sarroth
★★★☆☆ (3.8/5.0)(2 votes)
@Rafiq: It's understandable that Garruk would be good against the Eldrazi, but I'm not sure if it fits flavor-wise. Garruk is a hunter, and fighting against the Eldrazi was more of a war than a hunt. Besides, Garruk's fight with Liliana messed him up a lot (just read the comics), and I'm sure he's dealing with his own issues; hopefully a book or a new planeswalker card will illustrate his changes (GB Garruk maybe?)
Garruk is one of my favorite planeswalkers, and I love the art on both cards, though I don't know which version I can say I prefer.
TheWrathofShane
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.5/5.0)(3 votes)
NEW IDEA
GARRUK- PARADISE KEEPER (2FF)
+1 put a 0/1 flying bird creature token into play with tap, add 1 mana of any color to your mana pool
-2 Reveal the top card of your library until you reveal a green card with coverted mana cost of 5 or more, then put that card in your hand. shuffle your library then put the revealed cards on the bottem in any order.
-4 Untap all creatures and all lands you control
Comes with 5
If they make this he will be the next Jace price wize. His +1 is an amazing blocker, making him extremly durable. Imagine his -2 with Titanic Ultimatum , then next turn tap all ur birds/lands to cast it and pop his ult. The combos are endless. He would be very fun to play! The artwork i would imagine Garruk standing on a rock with one leg on the ground looking at the sky with a bird of paradise on his shoulder. This would also be very flavorfull and true to his story. A hunter who found peace after his battle with Liliana Vess
Selez
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.5/5.0)(2 votes)
Okay seriously they need to stop reprinting the original planeswalkers or they're going to lose all their value! Streamlining the planewalkers to products in which you are gauranteed to get them was such a great marketing scheme but so cruel to the original walkers' sense of rarity. Wizards, you are so greedy sometimes.
hugemanatee
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
He looks like William Wallace. BEAST FREEDOM!
MyrBattlecube
★★★☆☆ (3.8/5.0)(2 votes)
@TheWrathofShane What color is F?
TreeTrunkMaster
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
I'll be the tenth person to say I'm not a fan of this art. First thing I thought haha, and now I see I am not the only one.
GodWars
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Ok question about the first ability of Garruk Wildspeaker and others with that ability like Arbor Elf, let’s say you have a card in your hand that cost 5 mana but have only 3 lands and you have Garruk out. Could you use his first ability to play the card? Same question with the elf if you hand four lands.
knight7777
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
my only planeswalker, but my best card! havent lost a single game after ive used his -4 move!!!
Kryptnyt
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Still the best Garruk. Unless you're talking about badass art.
Totema
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
@GodWars That's right. Welcome to the world of advanced mana usage. You're with the big boys, now.
psychichobo
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Hurrah for non-photorealistic art! Ah, for the days of varied artwork...
blurrymadness
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Not big on this art, have to say.
Love his combo-ability and practicality. Crazy mana ramp? You got it. miss a land drop in a deck with Primeval Titan? Sure, there you go! Need a blocker? Not a problem buddy.
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Anyways, how could you not love a card with mana accel, an Overrun effect already available on the subsequent turn or a bunch of free Beast tokens?
I'm glad his deck makes further use of the second ability, given that it is to a certain degree also a Beast tribal deck.
Yours truly,
Sir Jackson Beck esq.
P.S. Your mother is a cow
really makes me happy that he is getting his own deck now, now we just need a deck for ajani to come out, and we will have all 5 original, and in my oppinion the best, planeswalkers in awesome alternate art
I happen to really enjoy the new artwork for both planeswalkers, and I think it gives them a nice alternative flavor (it's alternate art) - but I'm not big-headed enough to assume that makes them masterpieces. If you don't like the art, then play with the normal cards.
I think this planeswalker is freaking sweet! 4 CMC to cast and he can easily bring in some 3/3 creatures!
@ steelpommel: Terror cannot destroy any planeswalker. Planeswalkers are not creatures. They are allies, however they are permanents and can therefore be destroyed with say Vindicate.
But that's my opinion. I'm no art critic. But I'm willing to bet that no one else on here is, either.
Love it or hate, it's here to stay.
Hmmm... I hope you guys don't mind me adding my analysis of the art.
Aleksi Briclot's art style is very refined. the lines are neat and everything is in order, to make the picture crisp and clean.
Terese Nielsen's style is wild and alive with exaggerated lines and shapes. Makes the "feel" dynamic and vibrant.
Since my drawing style is similar to Mr. Briclot's, I prefer his version. However, it is a PREFERENCE. In art there is no absolute, which can be an awkward stance to take, but it counters every argument and is always supportable with a little imagination.
Instead of simply saying "I hate" and "I like", try to elaborate on your opinion, so as not to appear ignorant.
Sorry, if I came over as arrogant or condescending. Just want to help out.
He gets ALL the attention as far as non-playing notoriety goes :/
Garruk should've been the one to take on the Eldrazi, too. He planeswalks just to kill bears and dragons and sh.it. I mean, COME ON.
He's the greatest. And what a beast!
5
It's understandable that Garruk would be good against the Eldrazi, but I'm not sure if it fits flavor-wise. Garruk is a hunter, and fighting against the Eldrazi was more of a war than a hunt. Besides, Garruk's fight with Liliana messed him up a lot (just read the comics), and I'm sure he's dealing with his own issues; hopefully a book or a new planeswalker card will illustrate his changes (GB Garruk maybe?)
Garruk is one of my favorite planeswalkers, and I love the art on both cards, though I don't know which version I can say I prefer.
GARRUK- PARADISE KEEPER (2FF)
+1 put a 0/1 flying bird creature token into play with tap, add 1 mana of any color to your mana pool
-2 Reveal the top card of your library until you reveal a green card with coverted mana cost of 5 or more, then put that card in your hand. shuffle your library then put the revealed cards on the bottem in any order.
-4 Untap all creatures and all lands you control
Comes with 5
If they make this he will be the next Jace price wize. His +1 is an amazing blocker, making him extremly durable. Imagine his -2 with Titanic Ultimatum , then next turn tap all ur birds/lands to cast it and pop his ult. The combos are endless. He would be very fun to play! The artwork i would imagine Garruk standing on a rock with one leg on the ground looking at the sky with a bird of paradise on his shoulder. This would also be very flavorfull and true to his story. A hunter who found peace after his battle with Liliana Vess
What color is F?
Love his combo-ability and practicality. Crazy mana ramp? You got it. miss a land drop in a deck with Primeval Titan? Sure, there you go! Need a blocker? Not a problem buddy.
need your 1/1's to end the game? Boom.