Gearbane Orangutan arrives as a compact, efficient red creature that pulls double duty in artifact skewed formats. This Near Mint Foil from Murders at Karlov Manor reflects light across the textured art while maintaining the card text players rely on. As a 2/2 ape with reach, it blocks larger flyers and answers key permanents when it hits the battlefield, offering targeted artifact removal or a sacrifice payoff to grow into a more threatening attacker.
Play it as a flexible early play or a midgame answer in decks that expect artifact interaction. The enter the battlefield ability forces an immediate choice, which plays well with sacrifice synergies and gives you tempo when you need it. Familiarity with timing and targets improves its value: use the destroy option against utility artifacts and the sacrifice route to turn a later threat into a bigger board presence. Foil Near Mint condition makes this copy ideal for collectors and players who want a presentable card for tournament play or commander tables.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{R}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Ape
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Reach
When Gearbane Orangutan enters the battlefield, choose one —
• Destroy up to one target artifact.
• Sacrifice an artifact. If you do, put two +1/+1 counters on Gearbane Orangutan.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2
