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*[[Renown]], a similar mechanic from ''Magic Origins'' | *[[Renown]], a similar mechanic from ''Magic Origins'' | ||
*[[Adapt]], a tweaked version of Monstrosity.<ref>{{EzTumblr| | *[[Adapt]], a tweaked version of Monstrosity.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/181248805933/can-simic-stop-getting-uninspired-1-1-counter|title=can simic stop getting uninspired +1/+1 counter mechanics pls?|December 19, 2018}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 23:41, 31 March 2019
| Monstrosity | |
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| Keyword Action | |
| Introduced | Theros |
| Last used | Conspiracy: Take the Crown |
| Reminder Text | [cost]: Monstrosity y (If this permanent isn't monstrous, put N +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.) |
| Statistics |
27 cards 33%  22%  11%  11%  7%  4%  4%  4%  4% |
| Scryfall Search | |
| keyword:"becomes monstrous" | |
Monstrosity is a keyword action introduced in Theros, where it is connected to the monster theme of the set.
Description
Monstrosity is defined as giving the creature the ability to become monstrous. Monstrosity is an activated ability you can activate any time you can pay for it. When it resolves, it checks whether the creature is already monstrous. If it's not, the ability puts a number of +1/+1 counters on the creature and causes the creature to become monstrous.[1][2] Monstrosity skipped Born of the Gods, but reappeared in Journey into Nyx. It was reused in Commander 2015 and Conspiracy: Take the Crown.[3]
The Adapt keyword from Ravnica Allegiance is a tweaked version from Monstrosity.[4]
Monstrous
Monstrous is more like a characteristic of a card. Many creatures with a monstrosity ability have a triggered ability that triggers when the creature becomes monstrous. There are also some cards with monstrosity that gain abilities as long as they are monstrous.
Rules
From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)
- Monstrous
- A designation given to a creature whose ability including a monstrosity instruction has resolved. See rule 701.31, “Monstrosity.”
Rulings
- Although it is not a verb, it is considered a keyword action in the Comprehensive Rules
- Once a creature becomes monstrous, it can't become monstrous again. If the creature is already monstrous when the monstrosity ability resolves, nothing happens.
- 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.
- 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.
Examples
Example 1
Stoneshock Giant 
Creature — Giant
5/4
: Monstrosity 3 (If this creature isn’t monstrous, put 3 +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
When Stoneshock Giant becomes monstrous, creatures without flying your opponents control can't block this turn.
Example 2
Hundred-Handed One 
Creature — Giant
3/5
Vigilance: Monstrosity 3 (If this creature isn’t monstrous, put 3 +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
As long as Hundred-Handed One is monstrous, it has reach and can block an additional ninety-nine creatures each combat.
See also
References
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- ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 19, 2018). "can simic stop getting uninspired +1/+1 counter mechanics pls?". Blogatog. Tumblr.