Quick Answer

Gangrenous Goliath is a rare Creature — Zombie Giant from ONS (ONS) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Commander.

Gangrenous Goliath MTG card

Gangrenous Goliath

Creature — Zombie Giant

Card Text

Tap three untapped Clerics you control: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand.

Cabal clerics don't heal the sick—they heal the dead.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 ONS ONS 🎨 Justin Sweet

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.20
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TCGPlayer
$1.05
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$2.99
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Cardmarket
€0.21
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Cardmarket
€3.86
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gangrenous Goliath? Basics

Gangrenous Goliath is a Creature — Zombie Giant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Tap three untapped Clerics you control: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Gangrenous Goliath cost to cast? Basics

Gangrenous Goliath has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Gangrenous Goliath's mana cost of {3}{B}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Gangrenous Goliath has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Gangrenous Goliath's current oracle text is: "Tap three untapped Clerics you control: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Gangrenous Goliath? Pricing

The current market price for Gangrenous Goliath is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.05 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Gangrenous Goliath? Pricing

You can purchase Gangrenous Goliath from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Gangrenous Goliath normal: $0.2 | foil: $1.05

Is Gangrenous Goliath legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gangrenous Goliath in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Gangrenous Goliath legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Gangrenous Goliath in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Gangrenous Goliath legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gangrenous Goliath is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Gangrenous Goliath legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gangrenous Goliath in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Gangrenous Goliath legal in Legacy? Legality

Gangrenous Goliath is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Gangrenous Goliath legal in Vintage? Legality

Gangrenous Goliath is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Gangrenous Goliath legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gangrenous Goliath in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Gangrenous Goliath from? Details

This printing of Gangrenous Goliath is from ONS (ONS), with collector number 150.

Gangrenous Goliath may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gangrenous Goliath's rarity? Details

Gangrenous Goliath is a rare card in ONS.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Gangrenous Goliath? Details

Gangrenous Goliath was illustrated by Justin Sweet.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Gangrenous Goliath's power and toughness? Details

Gangrenous Goliath is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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