Quick Answer

Gorilla Shaman is a common Creature — Ape Shaman from ALL (ALL) costing {R}. Current price: $0.42 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gorilla Shaman MTG card

Gorilla Shaman

Creature — Ape Shaman

Card Text

{X}{X}{1}: Destroy target noncreature artifact with mana value X.

"Frankly, destruction is best left to professionals." —Jaya Ballard, Task Mage

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 ALL ALL 🎨 Anthony S. Waters

Market Prices

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$0.42
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$0.49
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€0.66
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gorilla Shaman? Basics

Gorilla Shaman is a Creature — Ape Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{X}{X}{1}: Destroy target noncreature artifact with mana value X."

How much mana does Gorilla Shaman cost to cast? Basics

Gorilla Shaman has a mana cost of {R}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Gorilla Shaman's mana cost of {R} 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.

Gorilla Shaman has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Gorilla Shaman's current oracle text is: "{X}{X}{1}: Destroy target noncreature artifact with mana value X."

What is the current price of Gorilla Shaman? Pricing

The current market price for Gorilla Shaman is approximately $0.42 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.66 EUR.

Where can I buy Gorilla Shaman? Pricing

You can purchase Gorilla Shaman 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.

Is Gorilla Shaman legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gorilla Shaman in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gorilla Shaman legal in Modern? Legality

Gorilla Shaman is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gorilla Shaman legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gorilla Shaman 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 Gorilla Shaman legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gorilla Shaman in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Gorilla Shaman legal in Legacy? Legality

Gorilla Shaman is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gorilla Shaman legal in Vintage? Legality

Gorilla Shaman 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 Gorilla Shaman legal in Pauper? Legality

Gorilla Shaman is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Gorilla Shaman from? Details

This printing of Gorilla Shaman is from ALL (ALL), with collector number 72a.

Gorilla Shaman may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gorilla Shaman's rarity? Details

Gorilla Shaman is a common card in ALL.

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

Who illustrated Gorilla Shaman? Details

Gorilla Shaman was illustrated by Anthony S. Waters.

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

What is Gorilla Shaman's power and toughness? Details

Gorilla Shaman is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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