Sink Your Foes Into the Gelatinous Abyss
Gelatinous Cube from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms embodies the lurking menace of the dungeon’s ooze. This creature’s Engulf ability provides a strategic edge by exiling an opponent’s non-Ooze creature as it sloshes onto the battlefield, effectively removing threats with surgical precision. Its 4/3 body is solid enough to trade aggressively while locking down key attackers or blockers. Ideal for midrange black decks seeking reliable creature control, this Cube synergizes naturally with cards that exploit graveyard interactions or benefit from exile mechanics.
Beyond its immediate battlefield impact, the Dissolve mechanic adds a tactical layer—sacrificing exiled creatures with mana value X accelerates your board control or fuels graveyard recursion strategies. This makes Gelatinous Cube a versatile tool for players who appreciate subtle grind and incremental advantage. Whether paired with recursion spells or other Oozes for tribal synergy, it remains a formidable asset in any Adventures in the Forgotten Realms black deck.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {2}{B}{B}
- Card Type: Creature
- Subtypes: Ooze
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Card Text / Rules Text: Engulf — When Gelatinous Cube enters the battlefield, exile target non-Ooze creature an opponent controls until Gelatinous Cube leaves the battlefield.
Dissolve — {X}{B}: Put target creature card with mana value X exiled with Gelatinous Cube into its owner’s graveyard. - Power / Toughness: 4/3