Grasping Giant
Theros Beyond Death 288 • rare
- Set
- Theros Beyond Death
- Collector number
- 288
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Jinho Bae
- Market price
- $0.59
What it does
Vigilance
Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a creature, exile that creature until this creature leaves the battlefield.
Mirinthes thought death was seconds away when the giant's fist closed around him. Two days later, he was praying for death's release.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Grasping Giant was released in early 2020 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Theros Beyond Death. This set drew heavily from Greek mythology, revisiting the plane of Theros to explore themes of the underworld, death, and the return of legendary heroes. The card was designed to embody the sheer, overwhelming scale of the giants found within this mythological framework, functioning as a high-mana creature that emphasizes physical dominance on the battlefield.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Mathias Kollros, who sought to capture the intimidating, earthy aesthetic associated with the giants of Theros. By emphasizing rugged textures and a sense of hulking mass, the design aimed to ground the creature in the set's ancient, monumental visual language. Upon release, the card was received as a flavorful, niche inclusion for casual play, particularly among fans of tribal giant decks and limited formats who appreciate the thematic cohesion of the Theros plane.
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