Alpha Deathclaw
Menace, trample When this creature enters or becomes monstrous, destroy target permanent. {5}{B}{G}: Monstrosity 4. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put four +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
Rulings (3)
Mar 8, 2024 · Once a creature becomes monstrous, it can’t become monstrous again. If the creature is already monstrous when the monstrosity ability resolves, nothing happens.
Mar 8, 2024 · Monstrous isn’t an ability that a creature has. It’s just something true about that creature. If the creature stops being a creature or loses its abilities, it will continue to be monstrous.
Mar 8, 2024 · An ability that triggers when a creature becomes monstrous won’t trigger if that creature isn’t on the battlefield when its monstrosity ability resolves.
Where it’s played now
Inclusion by archetype · Legacy
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abzan Zenith | Legacy | 100% | 1× | 3 |
| Golgari Nic Fit | Legacy | 100% | 2–3× | 2 |
| Abzan Cradle Control | Legacy | 100% | 1× | 1 |
| Golgari Cradle Control | Legacy | 77.8% | 1× | 9 |
| Jund Nic Fit | Legacy | 25% | 1× | 4 |
| Golgari Zenith | Legacy | 7.1% | 1× | 14 |