Hamletback Goliath
Commander Anthology Volume II 102 • rare
- Set
- Commander Anthology Volume II
- Collector number
- 102
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Paolo Parente & Brian Snõddy
- Market price
- $0.27
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
The Hamletback Goliath was originally released as part of the Guildpact expansion in 2006, set in the Ravnica block of Magic: The Gathering. Designed to showcase the aggressive, growth-oriented nature of the Gruul Clans, the card reflects the block's focus on multicolored mechanics and the chaotic, nature-reclaiming philosophy of its faction. Its inclusion in Commander Anthology Volume II, released in 2018, served to provide players with a curated, high-value reprint suitable for the increasingly popular Commander format, which emphasizes large-scale creature interactions.
The card’s illustration is a collaborative effort by artists Paolo Parente and Brian Snõddy, who captured the sheer scale of the creature through a dynamic, looming perspective. The visual design emphasizes the Goliath as an unstoppable force of destruction, fitting the Gruul aesthetic of raw, primitive power. Upon its release, it was noted primarily as a quintessential 'timmy' card—a term used by the player base for high-cost, high-impact creatures that reward players for casting other creatures, solidifying its place in casual and budget-friendly tribal decks.
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