Benthic Behemoth
Tempest 54 • rare
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 54
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jim Nelson
- Market price
- $0.81
What it does
Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)
"Deep devourer concealed in darkhome Shrouded it seeks all becomes fodder Once we swam alone and asea But no more."— *Rootwater Saga*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Benthic Behemoth was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was designed to explore themes of conflict and resource management on the artificial plane of Rath, introducing mechanics like buyback and shadow. As a high-cost blue creature, the card was conceptualized to act as a substantial late-game threat, embodying the formidable, deep-sea nature of the game's aquatic monsters.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Heather Hudson, who was a frequent contributor to the game during the mid-nineties. Hudson’s design captures the creature's massive scale and predatory focus, utilizing the darker, atmospheric aesthetic that defined the Tempest set. Upon release, the card was recognized by players as a classic example of the 'sea serpent' archetype, though it remained primarily a feature of casual play rather than a dominant force in competitive tournament circles.
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