Name
Gurmag Rakshasa
Mana Cost
Type
Creature — Demon
Set
Tarkir: Dragonstorm
Rarity
Uncommon
Text
Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
When this creature enters, target creature an opponent controls gets -2/-2 until end of turn and target creature you control gets +2/+2 until end of turn.
Flavor Text
"It's a pity to hoard life essence in a form so weak. Give it to me."
Power/Toughness
5/5
Number
#81
Legal Formats
Alchemy | Brawl | Commander | Duel | Future | Gladiator | Historic | Legacy | Modern | Oathbreaker | Pioneer | Standard | Standard Brawl | Timeless | Vintage
Availability
Arena | Magic Online | Paper
Rulings
(04/04/2025)
If you can’t target a creature an opponent controls and a creature you control when Gurmag Rakshasa’s last ability triggers, the ability won’t be put onto the stack.
Artist
Johan Grenier
Translations