Kinda funny that black blue and red creatures don't usually have a p/t cost ratio this good (even though it has defender)
Tommy9898
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5.0)(3 votes)
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*
roqbthepirate
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(3 votes)
I like gargoyles. =)
NobleWhiteGangsta
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.5/5.0)(3 votes)
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!!!
schacher
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.5/5.0)(2 votes)
This would be great if it had flying base. As is, not so much.
gwydion9
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
A really neat card in terms of flavor, it's limitations make it hard to use.
Stray_Dog
★★☆☆☆ (2.8/5.0)(2 votes)
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.
bijart_dauth
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.0/5.0)
Should have become more powerful when it used its ability, or the ability should have been cheeper
SwordOfKaldra
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
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.
MindAblaze
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
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.
MattLynn
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
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).
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