Quick Answer

Gorilla War Cry is a common Instant from ALL (ALL) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Gorilla War Cry MTG card

Gorilla War Cry

Instant

Card Text

Cast this spell only during combat before blockers are declared. All creatures gain menace until end of turn. (They can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.

"The only 'art' these beasts possess is the art of noise!" —Jaya Ballard

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 ALL ALL 🎨 Bryon Wackwitz

Market Prices

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$0.14
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$0.35
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€0.22
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gorilla War Cry? Basics

Gorilla War Cry is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Cast this spell only during combat before blockers are declared. All creatures gain menace until end of turn. (They can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep."

How much mana does Gorilla War Cry cost to cast? Basics

Gorilla War Cry has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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 War Cry's mana cost of {1}{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 War Cry has a mana value of 2.0. 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 War Cry's current oracle text is: "Cast this spell only during combat before blockers are declared. All creatures gain menace until end of turn. (They can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep."

What is the current price of Gorilla War Cry? Pricing

The current market price for Gorilla War Cry is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Gorilla War Cry? Pricing

You can purchase Gorilla War Cry 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 War Cry legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gorilla War Cry in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gorilla War Cry legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Gorilla War Cry in Modern is not available.

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

Is Gorilla War Cry legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gorilla War Cry 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 War Cry legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gorilla War Cry in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Gorilla War Cry legal in Legacy? Legality

Gorilla War Cry is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gorilla War Cry legal in Vintage? Legality

Gorilla War Cry 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 War Cry legal in Pauper? Legality

Gorilla War Cry 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 War Cry from? Details

This printing of Gorilla War Cry is from ALL (ALL), with collector number 73a.

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

What is Gorilla War Cry's rarity? Details

Gorilla War Cry 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 War Cry? Details

Gorilla War Cry was illustrated by Bryon Wackwitz.

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

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