This will be very good in Commander, especially if you or an opponent is using Karador, Ghost Chieftain as the Commander.
Templar314
★★★★☆ (4.9/5.0)(7 votes)
Will Hans ever get to rest?
BlackFlameAshura
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(11 votes)
So very happy they continue printing this card with that flavor text, it just wouldn't be the same without it!
DarthParallax
★★★☆☆ (3.9/5.0)(12 votes)
I can't wait til they print:
(1) Legendary Creature- Hans
Superhaste, Haste, Split Second
Hans can't attack or block. But he can run really really fast.
0/1
Kryptnyt
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(3 votes)
Two goyfs in the mill deck! Tons of fun.
BloodDragon
★★★★☆ (4.4/5.0)(7 votes)
Run.
Saffi Eriksdotter.
NoobOfLore
★★★★☆ (4.4/5.0)(7 votes)
----- Legendary Creature- Hans
Haste, Split-second.
Hans can't attack or block. When Hans becomes targeted by a Creature, exile Hans, then return it to the battlefield under its owner's control.
1/1 ----- In retrospect, suspiciously similar to Norin the Wary.
Shadoflaam
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.5/5.0)(5 votes)
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.
muggtonp
★★★★☆ (4.0/5.0)(6 votes)
I still can't pronounce this.
Superllama12
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(3 votes)
When Lhyrgoyf enters the battlefield, destroy all Saffi Eriksdotters
rcolin27
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.5/5.0)(4 votes)
Can anyone confirm or deny this cards power change as creatures are added to the graveyard in subsequent turns? Thanks for your input !!!!
ZestuXIII
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(4 votes)
Milestone Moments: Magic's first meme.
Lifegainwithbite
★★★★☆ (4.0/5.0)(2 votes)
@rcolin27: Yes. That should be obvious. Just read the card.
EyeHunter
★★★☆☆ (3.5/5.0)(4 votes)
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 for a card. The name, I’m told, is Icelandic nonsense. The unknown, alien nature of this creature creates a fear that a vampire or zombie cannot. No garlic will save you from the Lhurgoyf!
The flavor text has taken on a life of its own. It perfectly captures the fear we all face at this creature. You tap four lands, raise your voice and say “Ach! Hans, Run! It’s the Lhurgoyf!” And your opponents silently wish they could run.
I’ve heard the creature is based on the 1980’s movie The Thing. I don’t know if that’s true, but it would fit perfectly with the Lhurgoyf’s powers.
Lhurgoyf is currently rated about a 4.3/5 on gatherer, but for me, this card’s history and lore make it a perfect 10/10. I’m glad to start with this card. The only flaw I would claim it has is the confusing X/X+1. It would be much easier to remember if it had a “square” Power/Toughness. Comments by Mark Rosewater lead me to believe that Lhurgoyf was the case that taught WotC to avoid X/X+1, and I applaud their ability to learn from their mistakes.
Taken from my blog at everymtgcardreviewed.tumblr.com
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.
Comments (17)
(1)
Legendary Creature- Hans
Superhaste, Haste, Split Second
Hans can't attack or block.
But he can run really really fast.
0/1
Saffi Eriksdotter.
Legendary Creature- Hans
Haste, Split-second.
Hans can't attack or block. When Hans becomes targeted by a Creature, exile Hans, then return it to the battlefield under its owner's control.
1/1
-----
In retrospect, suspiciously similar to Norin the Wary.
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.
Magic's first meme.
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 for a card. The name, I’m told, is Icelandic nonsense. The unknown, alien nature of this creature creates a fear that a vampire or zombie cannot. No garlic will save you from the Lhurgoyf!
The flavor text has taken on a life of its own. It perfectly captures the fear we all face at this creature. You tap four lands, raise your voice and say “Ach! Hans, Run! It’s the Lhurgoyf!” And your opponents silently wish they could run.
I’ve heard the creature is based on the 1980’s movie The Thing. I don’t know if that’s true, but it would fit perfectly with the Lhurgoyf’s powers.
Lhurgoyf is currently rated about a 4.3/5 on gatherer, but for me, this card’s history and lore make it a perfect 10/10. I’m glad to start with this card. The only flaw I would claim it has is the confusing X/X+1. It would be much easier to remember if it had a “square” Power/Toughness. Comments by Mark Rosewater lead me to believe that Lhurgoyf was the case that taught WotC to avoid X/X+1, and I applaud their ability to learn from their mistakes.
Taken from my blog at everymtgcardreviewed.tumblr.com
Ler(Like Fur or Sir)--Goy(like Boy or Toy)--F
Ler-Goy-f
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.