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{{Infobox type |type=creature |stats={{stats|W=13|U=2|B=1|R=2|WU=3|GU=1|A=12|M=1}} {{stats|Gargoyle creation|GU=2|L=1|state=collapsed}} as of ''[[Murders at Karlov Manor]]'' }} {{TOCright}} '''Gargoyle''' is a [[creature type]] used for cards that depict grotesque figures of a [[flying|winged]] humanoid or animal, incorporated into the architecture of a building in the form of a waterspout. Those that do not channel water are known as "grotesques". Sentient gargoyles can move from the architectural base and fly, despite their dense mineral nature.<ref>{{DailyRef|savor-flavor/games-simulation-and-magic-2010-2009-07-08|Games, Simulation, and ''Magic 2010''|[[Doug Beyer]]|July 8, 2009}}</ref> They mainly appear in [[white]] and as [[artifact creature]]s. Gargoyles almost always have [[flying]], and sometimes [[defender]] and some ability reflecting its awakening. The first creature to bear the type was <c>Granite Gargoyle</c> in ''[[Alpha]]''. ==Storyline== [[File:IvoryGargoyle.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Ivory Gargoyle by [[Quinton Hoover]]]] ===Alara=== On [[Alara]], most Gargoyles were found on [[Esper]]. The first gargoyles on Esper were originally huge, elegantly carved statues perched on the tower abode of a former ruler of Palandius.<ref name="AlaraGuide">[[Doug Beyer]] & [[Jenna Helland]] (2008). ''[[A Planeswalker's Guide to Alara]]'', [[Wizards of the Coast]]. ISBN-13 978-0786951246</ref> They were brought to life with dramatic spells and an infusion of [[etherium]] to celebrate the ruler's ascendance to power. They proved so dedicated and practical that other, smaller gargoyles were animated for travel and guardianship. ===Arcavios=== Gargoyles are among the many [[Artifact creature|artifact creatures]] that tend to the maintenance of the [[Biblioplex]] at [[Strixhaven]]. (<c>Biblioplex Assistant</c>) ===Capenna=== [[Demon|Demonic]] gargoyles made in the image of the lost Archfiends of [[Capenna|Old Capenna]] roam the skies above [[New Capenna]]. (<c>Graven Archfiend</c>) ===Dominaria=== [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]] has a various host of gargoyles used by many different cultures, including the various kingdoms of [[Terisiare]] and [[Jamuura]]. Many of these gargoyles were repurposed by the following cultures, which included them in their architecture (<c>Kjeldoran Gargoyle</c>). ===Eldraine=== On [[Eldraine]], gargoyles are constructed and employed as guards and servants by both the Court of [[Vantress]] and the Court of [[Locthwain|Lochthwain]]. ===Fiora=== [[Fiora]]n Gargoyles are normally stone statues but can manifest [[illusion]]s of themselves to harry intruders. (<c>Spire Phantasm</c>) ===Innistrad=== Gargoyles on [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]] are the creation of human runechanters and are used to protect important buildings and structures, like churches and walls. When [[Nahiri]] arrived on the plane, she used her lithomancy to enslave several of these gargoyles for her purpose. (<c>Stonewing Antagonizer</c>) ===Mirrodin=== Gargoyles on [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]] were guardians of important places on that plane, as they did not need sleep or feel fear. (<c>Lumengrid Gargoyle</c>) During the Mirran-Phyrexian War, several gargoyles were aligned with the Mirran Resistance. ===Ravnica=== [[Ravnica]]n Gargoyles are generally part of the roofscape of the city, with some being several thousand years old. They come to life to protect the buildings from attack or unwelcome intrusion. The [[Orzhov]] gargoyles, especially, are infamous for their ability to unleash horrific high-pitched screams that can even break bones (<c>Shrieking Affliction</c>) and that wake the dead.<ref name="Ravnica art book">[[James Wyatt]] (January 2019). "''[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica]]''". [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref> Kaya used an army of Orzhov gargoyles to attack [[Dovin Baan]]'s [[thopter]]s.<ref name="Chapter Nighteen">[[Django Wexler]] (October 16, 2019). "''[[The Gathering Storm]]'', Chapter Nineteen. Del Rey.</ref> Some Gargoyles, constructed from Nullstone, can dampen forms of magic, heat, sound, and light around them. ===Tarkir=== [[Tarkir]]an Gargoyles existed first in the new timeline, where they were forged when the old [[Clan]]s dissolved and aligned themselves under the [[dragon]]lords. Made from gold, they protect dragonlofts.(<c>Dragonloft Idol</c>) ===Ulgrotha=== <c>Abbey Gargoyles</c> were creatures created by [[Serra]] to watch [[Baron Sengir]]βs movements, and look for any other wrong-doing on [[Ulgrotha]]; they were stationed in the city of [[Onella]] at the [[Aysen Abbey]]. ===Zendikar=== [[Zendikar (plane)|Zendikari]] gargoyles are the product of ancient [[Kor]] lithomancy and patrol the air around the recently reemerged Skyclaves.(<c>Skyclave Sentinel</c>) ==Trivia== *<c>Warden of the Wall</c> is an artifact that can become a 2/3 colorless Gargoyle artifact creature with flying. It's also the only card that is a creature only on your opponent's turn. *<c>Opal Gargoyle</c> is an [[enchantment]] that can become a 2/2 white Gargoyle creature with flying. <c>Opal Guardian</c> is similar, becoming a 3/4 white Gargoyle creature with flying and protection from red. *<c>Gargoyle Castle</c> is a land that can be sacrificed to create a 3/4 Gargoyle artifact creature token with flying. *Architecturally, the hunched back and solid wings are designed to catch and funnel water, which many Magic Gargoyles would not do well. Most fictional animate Gargoyles (in Magic or otherwise) are also not shown to do so, which would more accurately make them grotesques. Only one card, {{Card|Shrieking Grotesque}}, is referred to as such, and {{Card|Grotesque Demise}} also plays on the concept, despite both using winged hunchbacks. ==Tokens== {{Gargoyle tokens|header=y}} ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Creature types|Races}}
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