Doomwake Giant

Doomwake Giant was originally printed in the 2014 Magic: The Gathering expansion Journey into Nyx, the final set in the Theros block. Designed to emphasize the enchantment-focused mechanics of the block, the card features the constellation ability, which triggers whenever an enchantment enters the battlefield under the controller's control. The design team sought to provide players with a repeatable board-wipe effect that rewarded synergy with the set's broader thematic reliance on enchantment-based gameplay.

The card was illustrated by Kev Walker, a prolific artist known for his dark and visceral style within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Walker’s depiction of the Doomwake Giant leans into the terrifying, ethereal nature of the Nyx realm, characterizing the creature as a towering agent of decay. While it was a standard rare in its initial printing, the inclusion of this specific version in The List—a curated selection of reprints inserted into later set boosters—reflects its enduring role as a functional tool for Commander and Limited formats.