Roll the Dice with Loathsome Troll
Loathsome Troll from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms embodies the chaotic dirge of survival that defines the wilds of Faerûn. This creature offers a unique blend of resilience and risk, powered by a mechanic straight out of the adventurer’s handbook: a d20 roll. With a hefty 6/2 body for five mana, its aggressive stats make it a prime candidate for pushing damage early or threatening blockers. The real intrigue lies in its graveyard interaction, where you can spend mana to roll a d20 and determine how Loathsome Troll returns—whether on top of your library, back to your hand, or boldly stomping onto the battlefield tapped. This dynamic makes it a prime companion for decks leveraging graveyard recursion and top-deck manipulation.
Loathsome Troll synergizes especially well with cards that benefit from graveyard presence and library control such as Gilded Goose or Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig. Its versatility rewards careful timing and a bit of luck, ensuring a fresh threat even after the odds seem against you. For players who enjoy blending creature aggression with strategic gamble, Loathsome Troll brings an adventurous flair and potential to swing tempo back in your favor, game after game.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {3}{G}{G}
- Card Type: Creature
- Subtypes: Troll
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Card Text: 3{G}: Roll a d20. Activate only if Loathsome Troll is in your graveyard.
1–9 | Put Loathsome Troll on top of your library.
10–19 | Return Loathsome Troll to your hand.
20 | Return Loathsome Troll to the battlefield tapped. - Power / Toughness: 6/2