Magic: The Gathering

Giant Growth

Unlimited Edition 198 • common

Set: Unlimited Edition
Collector number: 198
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: green mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Green
Artist: Sandra Everingham
Market price: $2.34

Add this to your collection →Add to wishlist Buy this card on eBay

$2.34est. via TCGplayer

104,743cards tracked

50other printings of this card

Market

What it's worth

$2.34market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$2.31 – $2.50 over the tracked period

Estimate for a typical copy of Giant Growth; condition, printing, and grading move the real number.

Lore

Why it matters

This card is a fundamental piece of history from an early set, representing a core effect that has defined the game since its inception. Despite its status as a common, it remains a sought-after staple for collectors who value the classic, iconic art and the foundational role it played in establishing the mechanics of power-boosting spells.

Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI

Card face

What it does

Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.

Buy

Where to find one

Search for Giant Growth on the marketplaces collectors use.

Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.

Provenance

Where it came from

Giant Growth was originally printed as a common card in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, with the Unlimited Edition release following shortly after in late 1993. As part of the game's core fundamentals, it was designed to demonstrate the power of green mana, offering a cost-effective way to buff a creature during combat. This simple, elegant design became a staple of early gameplay, establishing the template for 'pump spells' that remains central to the game's identity today.

The artwork for the Unlimited edition features an iconic illustration by Anson Maddocks. Known for his distinctive, often eerie aesthetic during Magic's formative years, Maddocks envisioned the spell as a sudden, visceral transformation. The card was widely received as an essential tactical tool, and its inclusion in the base sets ensured it was one of the most recognized and frequently played cards among early collectors and competitive players alike.

Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI

Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

Collectors

Who's collecting this

Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.

Nobody public has added this card yet — be the first.

About

About Giant Growth

Giant Growth is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Unlimited Edition 198 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.

How many collectors track Giant Growth on collecto.rs?

Giant Growth doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.

Can I track my own copy of Giant Growth?

Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.

Where does the Giant Growth catalog entry come from?

The catalog entry for Giant Growth is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.