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'''Ghalta''', "the predator's appetite,"<ref name="300 steps"/> is an [[elder]] [[dinosaur]] from [[Ixalan (plane)|Ixalan]].
'''Ghalta''', "the predator's appetite,"<ref name="300 steps"/> is an [[elder]] [[dinosaur]] from [[Ixalan (plane)|Ixalan]].
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The opening of [[Orazca|the golden city]] revealed the enormous [[elder]] [[dinosaur]]s, which were held in stasis during [[Orazca]]'s long hibernation in the earth. Each of these monsters embodies one aspect of the magic of the land: the giant tyrant Ghalta is a manifestation of [[green]] [[mana]] and the consuming hunger of nature.<ref name="Explore Ixalan">[https://magic.wizards.com/en/story/planes/ixalan Explore the Planes: Ixalan]</ref>
The opening of [[Orazca|the golden city]] revealed the enormous [[elder]] [[dinosaur]]s, which were held in stasis during [[Orazca]]'s long hibernation in the earth. Each of these monsters embodies one aspect of the magic of the land: the giant tyrant Ghalta is a manifestation of [[green]] [[mana]] and the consuming hunger of nature.<ref name="Explore Ixalan">[https://magic.wizards.com/en/story/planes/ixalan Explore the Planes: Ixalan]</ref>


During [[New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse]], Ghalta and the other Elder Dinosaurs were summoned by [[Huatli]] to battle the intruders.<ref name="300 steps">{{DailyRef|magic-story/three-hundred-steps-under-the-sun|March of the Machine - Ixalan: Three Hundred Steps Under the Sun|[[Miguel Lopez]]|March 21, 2023}}</ref> Some say they saw [[Mavren Fein]] riding Ghalta into battle against the Phyrexians in defense of Ixalan.
===Phyrexian Invasion===
During [[New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse]], Ghalta and the other Elder Dinosaurs were summoned by [[Huatli]] to battle the intruders.<ref name="300 steps">{{DailyRef|magic-story/three-hundred-steps-under-the-sun|March of the Machine - Ixalan: Three Hundred Steps Under the Sun|[[Miguel Lopez]]|March 21, 2023}}</ref>


===March of the Machine===
After being summoned, Ghalta cut loose among the remaining Phyrexian ranks. Seeing an opportunity, [[Mavren Fein]] commanded his legionnaires to follow in the elder dinosaur's wake. Any Phyrexians that managed to dodge or survive Ghalta's rampage found themselves set upon by vicious vampire conquistadors. Casualties ran high, but by taking advantage of the chaos left in Ghalta's wake, Mavren was able to deal some serious damage to the invaders.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/the-legendary-team-ups-of-march-of-the-machine|The Legendary Team-Ups of March of the Machine|[[Emily Teng]]|April 13, 2023}}</ref>
After being summoned by the Sun Empire to ambush the Phyrexians invading Ixalan, the elder dinosaur Ghalta cut loose among the remaining Phyrexian ranks. Seeing an opportunity, Mavren Fein commanded his legionnaires to follow in the elder dinosaur's wake. Any Phyrexians that managed to dodge or survive Ghalta's rampage found themselves set upon by vicious vampire conquistadors. Casualties ran high, but by taking advantage of the chaos left in Ghalta's wake, Mavren was able to deal some serious damage to the invaders.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/the-legendary-team-ups-of-march-of-the-machine|The Legendary Team-Ups of March of the Machine|[[Emily Teng]]|April 13, 2023}}</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Ghalta appears in mascot form in the trailer for [[Secret Lair Drop Series: December Superdrop 2022|Secret Lair: Just Add Milk]].<ref>{{YouTubeRef|ac3bGQZg6S8|Secret Lair: Just Add Milk!|channel=Magic: The Gathering|date=December 1, 2022}}</ref>
*Ghalta appears in mascot form in the trailers for [[Secret Lair Drop Series: December Superdrop 2022|Secret Lair: Just Add Milk]] and [[Secret Lair Drop Series: Winter Superdrop 2024|Secret Lair: Just Add Milk: Second Helpings]].<ref>{{YouTubeRef|ac3bGQZg6S8|Secret Lair: Just Add Milk!|channel=Magic: The Gathering|date=December 1, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{YouTubeRef|2NLjL6IQ9Bs|Just Add Milk: Second Helpings|channel=Magic: The Gathering|date=January 25, 2024}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:GhaltaMascot.png|Ghalta as a cereal mascot for [[Secret Lair Drop Series: December Superdrop 2022|Secret Lair: Just Add Milk]].
File:GhaltaMascot.png|Ghalta as a cereal mascot for [[Secret Lair Drop Series: December Superdrop 2022|Secret Lair: Just Add Milk]].
File:GhaltaCereal.png|Ghalta brand cereal in [[Secret Lair Drop Series: December Superdrop 2022|Secret Lair: Just Add Milk]].
File:GhaltaCereal.png|Ghalta brand cereal in [[Secret Lair Drop Series: December Superdrop 2022|Secret Lair: Just Add Milk]].
File:MOMKeyArt2.jpg|''[[March of the Machine]]'' key art.
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! Title !! Author !! Publishing date !! Set !! Setting (plane) !! Featuring
! Title !! Author !! Publishing date !! Set !! Setting (plane) !! Featuring
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|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/three-hundred-steps-under-the-sun|Ixalan: Three Hundred Steps Under the Sun}}||[[Miguel Lopez]]||2023-03-21||''[[March of the Machine]]''||[[Ixalan (plane)|Ixalan]]||[[Huatli]], [[List of secondary characters/Ixalan#Inti|Inti]], [[List of secondary characters/Ixalan#Apatzec Intli III|Apatzec Intli III]], [[Mavren Fein]], [[Etali]], [[Saheeli Rai]], [[Zetalpa]], [[Tetzimoc]], Ghalta, [[Nezahal]], [[Zacama]]
|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/three-hundred-steps-under-the-sun|Ixalan: Three Hundred Steps Under the Sun}}||[[Miguel Lopez]]||2023-03-21||''[[March of the Machine]]''||[[Ixalan (plane)|Ixalan]]||[[Huatli]], [[List of secondary characters/Ixalan#Inti|Inti]], [[List of secondary characters/Ixalan#Apatzec Intli III|Apatzec Intli III]], [[Caparocti Sunborn]], [[Mavren Fein]], [[Etali]], [[Saheeli Rai]], [[Zetalpa]], [[Tetzimoc]], Ghalta, [[Nezahal]], [[Zacama]]
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*<c>Ghalta, Primal Hunger</c>
*<c>Ghalta, Primal Hunger</c>
*<c>Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant</c>
*<c>Ghalta and Mavren</c>
*<c>Ghalta and Mavren</c>
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{{Ixalan|characters}}
{{Ixalan|elder dinosaurs}}
[[Category:Elders]]
[[Category:Dinosaurs]]

Latest revision as of 04:54, 10 June 2024

Ghalta
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Details
Race Elder Dinosaur
Birthplace Ixalan
Lifetime Mending Era
Colors
{G}

Ghalta, "the predator's appetite,"[1] is an elder dinosaur from Ixalan.

History

The opening of the golden city revealed the enormous elder dinosaurs, which were held in stasis during Orazca's long hibernation in the earth. Each of these monsters embodies one aspect of the magic of the land: the giant tyrant Ghalta is a manifestation of green mana and the consuming hunger of nature.[2]

Phyrexian Invasion

During New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse, Ghalta and the other Elder Dinosaurs were summoned by Huatli to battle the intruders.[1]

After being summoned, Ghalta cut loose among the remaining Phyrexian ranks. Seeing an opportunity, Mavren Fein commanded his legionnaires to follow in the elder dinosaur's wake. Any Phyrexians that managed to dodge or survive Ghalta's rampage found themselves set upon by vicious vampire conquistadors. Casualties ran high, but by taking advantage of the chaos left in Ghalta's wake, Mavren was able to deal some serious damage to the invaders.[3]

Trivia

Gallery

Story appearances

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Ixalan: Three Hundred Steps Under the Sun Miguel Lopez 2023-03-21 March of the Machine Ixalan Huatli, Inti, Apatzec Intli III, Caparocti Sunborn, Mavren Fein, Etali, Saheeli Rai, Zetalpa, Tetzimoc, Ghalta, Nezahal, Zacama

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References

  1. a b Miguel Lopez (March 21, 2023). "March of the Machine - Ixalan: Three Hundred Steps Under the Sun". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. Explore the Planes: Ixalan
  3. Emily Teng (April 13, 2023). "The Legendary Team-Ups of March of the Machine". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. Secret Lair: Just Add Milk! (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (December 1, 2022).
  5. Just Add Milk: Second Helpings (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (January 25, 2024).