Leviathan
The Dark 30 • rare
- Set
- The Dark
- Collector number
- 30
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana blue mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Market price
- $8.54
What it does
Trample
This creature enters tapped and doesn't untap during your untap step.
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may sacrifice two Islands. If you do, untap this creature.
This creature can't attack unless you sacrifice two Islands. (This cost is paid as attackers are declared.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Leviathan was released in 1994 as part of The Dark, the fifth expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to explore a darker, more gothic aesthetic compared to earlier releases, featuring cards that often focused on high-mana cost creatures and complex gameplay mechanics. Leviathan serves as a prime example of this era's emphasis on flavor-heavy, albeit mechanically challenging, legendary sea monsters.
The card’s striking illustration was created by artist Drew Tucker, whose distinct, watercolor-washed style became a hallmark of early Magic sets. Tucker’s depiction of the sea beast aimed to capture a sense of ancient, overwhelming oceanic power, aligning with the set's thematic commitment to atmospheric world-building. Upon release, the card became a notable point of discussion among players, praised for its evocative art and ambitious design, even as its high mana cost and restrictive upkeep requirements limited its utility in competitive tournament play.
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