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
- $0.28
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 introduced in the 2006 Magic: The Gathering set titled Guildpact, representing the gruff, towering aesthetic of the Gruul Clans. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the creature reflects the faction's focus on raw aggression and the accumulation of power, with mechanics that reward the player as other creatures enter the battlefield. The card was illustrated by the artist Carl Critchlow, whose work frequently captures the monstrous and tactile nature of the game's various fantasy creatures.
The specific version designated as collector number 102 was included in the 2018 release Commander Anthology Volume II. This boxed set was curated to provide players with access to four previously released preconstructed Commander decks, aiming to streamline availability for fan-favorite archetypes. While the card itself remained a staple for casual 'stompy' decks, its inclusion in the anthology served as a thematic nod to the enduring popularity of high-mana-cost creatures within the Commander format.
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