Steady Sentinel of the Dungeon
The Cloister Gargoyle from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms embodies the sturdy guardianship of ancient cathedrals and forgotten crypts. This artifact creature arrives with a measured 0/4 toughness, making it a resilient wall against early assaults. Its entrance triggers a venture into the dungeon, a mechanic that fits perfectly within any deck eager to explore the depths of dungeons and reap escalating rewards. Once you've completed a dungeon, the Cloister Gargoyle transforms from a mere defender into a formidable flier with a +3 power boost, reflecting its awakening sentinel nature.
Playing this card alongside strong dungeon delvers like Delver of Secrets or Dungeon Crawler can accelerate your dungeon completion, unlocking the Gargoyle’s flying prowess sooner. Its artifact status also opens synergy avenues with cards that care about artifacts entering the battlefield or being in play. In a meta where board presence and survivability matter, Cloister Gargoyle offers a unique blend of defense and late-game aerial offense, making it a pragmatic choice for white and artifact-focused builds.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {2}{W}
- Card Type: Artifact Creature
- Subtypes: Gargoyle
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): When Cloister Gargoyle enters the battlefield, venture into the dungeon. As long as you’ve completed a dungeon, Cloister Gargoyle gets +3/+0 and has flying.
- Power / Toughness: 0/4