In Golgari decks with access to a substantial amount of mana ramp, Garruk, Apex Predator is a worthwhile inclusion that can simultaneously serve as removal, a token generator, and a finisher. If you're able to activate the Apex Predator's -8 ultimate ability, you can mark another player for a swift end, forcing an emblem upon them that causes creatures to gain a staggering +5/+5 and trample whenever they attack that player. What is good against Valakut and Twin Discard, permission, Memoricide -types, Torpor Orb, Spreading Seas, Tectonic Edge, Dismember, and Nature’s Claims. In addition to being able to remove Planeswalkers, Garruk's -3 can be used to remove troublesome creatures, even causing you to gain life equal to the target's toughness. With two +1 abilities, Garruk can destroy opponents' Planeswalkers with ease or create 3/3 beast tokens with deathtouch. +1: Create a 3/2 red and green Spirit creature token.

You can activate the loyalty abilities by spending or gaining life.) +3: Discard your hand, then draw cards equal to the greatest power among creatures you control. OctoAs most of you are aware, States happened this past weekend and, as always, it was a blast I ended up going 6-2 with a sweet brew of Wolf Run Ramp, barely missing Top 8 after taking my second loss to local ringer Kenny Mayer in one of the later rounds. (Your life total becomes equal to their loyalty.

Though the most mana-intensive Garruk to ever see print, demanding a cost of seven mana, Garruk, Apex Predator totes an impressive suite of four activated abilities that allow it to flexibly provide various forms of value. As Abian, Luvion Usurper enters the battlefield, you become Abian.

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