Quick Answer

Towering Gibbon is a uncommon Creature — Ape from J22 (J22) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Commander.

Towering Gibbon MTG card

Towering Gibbon

Creature — Ape

Card Text

Reach Towering Gibbon's power is equal to the greatest mana value among creatures you control.

"Don't worry, folks. We're perfectly safe here. That's a banana processing plant."

Card Stats

*/4 uncommon CMC: 4.0 J22 J22 🎨 Chris Seaman
Reach

Market Prices

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$0.21
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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
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Towering Gibbon? Basics

Towering Gibbon is a Creature — Ape card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Reach Towering Gibbon's power is equal to the greatest mana value among creatures you control."

How much mana does Towering Gibbon cost to cast? Basics

Towering Gibbon has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Towering Gibbon's mana cost of {3}{G} 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.

Towering Gibbon has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Towering Gibbon's current oracle text is: "Reach Towering Gibbon's power is equal to the greatest mana value among creatures you control."

What is the current price of Towering Gibbon? Pricing

The current market price for Towering Gibbon is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Towering Gibbon? Pricing

You can purchase Towering Gibbon 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 Towering Gibbon legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Towering Gibbon in Standard is not available.

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

Is Towering Gibbon legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Towering Gibbon in Modern is not available.

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

Is Towering Gibbon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Towering Gibbon 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 Towering Gibbon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Towering Gibbon in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Towering Gibbon legal in Legacy? Legality

Towering Gibbon is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Towering Gibbon legal in Vintage? Legality

Towering Gibbon 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 Towering Gibbon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Towering Gibbon 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 Towering Gibbon from? Details

This printing of Towering Gibbon is from J22 (J22), with collector number 46.

Towering Gibbon may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Towering Gibbon's rarity? Details

Towering Gibbon is a uncommon card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Towering Gibbon? Details

Towering Gibbon was illustrated by Chris Seaman.

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

What is Towering Gibbon's power and toughness? Details

Towering Gibbon is a */4 creature.

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

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