Hamletback Goliath
Commander 2015 156 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2015
- Collector number
- 156
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Paolo Parente & Brian Snõddy
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
Whenever another creature enters, you may put X +1/+1 counters on this creature, where X is that creature's power.
"If you live on a giant's back, there's only one individual you'll ever need to fear."— Gaddock Teeg
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Hamletback Goliath was released in 2015 as part of the Commander 2015 preconstructed deck series, specifically featured in the Call the Spirits deck. Designed for the multiplayer Commander format, the card was intended to reward players for the chaotic and unpredictable nature of multi-opponent games. Its mechanics reflect a philosophy of scaling power based on the board state, encouraging players to engage with the table's overall development rather than focusing on a single target.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a frequent contributor to Magic: The Gathering known for his ethereal and atmospheric style. Voss sought to capture the overwhelming scale of the creature, utilizing lighting and composition to emphasize its presence as a late-game threat. Upon release, the card was recognized primarily as a budget-friendly inclusion for casual decks, noted for its ability to shift momentum in longer games where lifetotals fluctuate frequently.
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