Mal'Ganis


 * ''For the boss in Book of Heroes, see Mal'Ganis (boss).

Mal'Ganis is a legendary warlock minion card, from the Goblins vs Gnomes set.

Strategy
Mal'Ganis is an extremely high-power minion with a very strong persistent effect that greatly benefits demon-based decks, but his high cost and relatively low Health makes him difficult to leave up without assistance. Protecting him is a must, so avoid playing him without any protection, such as Taunt minions. Save any Stealth granting mechanics (i.e. Finicky Cloakfield) for Mal'Ganis.

Mal'Ganis is even more impactful if he can be brought out earlier with cards like Voidcaller, Possessed Lackey, or Darkest Hour. Similarly, reviving him with Bloodreaver Gul'dan is a huge blessing because he will buff every other demon that's been resurrected with him.

Beware that your opponent may use take control effects such as Sylvanas Windrunner, or copy effects such as Faceless Manipulator, to make themselves the recipient of Mal'Ganis' abilities. Floating Watcher's effect cannot be activated while Mal'Ganis is rendering the hero Immune, making the two cards somewhat antagonistic.

Mal'Ganis is an excellent target for Carnivorous Cube, as not only will two 9/7 bodies be summoned upon the Cube's death, the two Mal'Ganis will buff each other, making them both 11/9s. This effect actually poses an impact as 9 health brings them out of the range of effects such as Crushing Hand, Crowd Roaster, Flame Lance, and Anomalus.

Lore

 * "You hear the voice of the . He whispers to you through the blade you wield... What does he say, young human? What does the Dark Lord of the Dead tell you now?" - Mal'Ganis, to Arthas


 * '' was one of the sent by  as a jailor of the . He was chosen to head up the plot to turn Prince  to darkness, and make him the Lich King's greatest champion.

Trivia

 * The artwork for this card comes from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game "Reign of Fire" series, for the card Varimathras, Dreadlord Insurgent.
 * This card's art actually depicts, a nathrezim who, feigning service to Sylvanas Windrunner in exchange for her sparing his life, later staged a coup for control of the.
 * Mal'Ganis' summon quote is frequently misheard as "I am Mal'Ganis. I am a turtle!" by the community. This was parodied in Heroes of the Storm.

Patch changes
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