Monstrous Growth
Eighth Edition 266★ • common
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 266★
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Target creature gets +4/+4 until end of turn.
Get in touch with your inner monster.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Monstrous Growth first appeared in the Mirage expansion in 1996 as a core utility card for green decks, designed to provide a simple, effective power boost to creatures. Its inclusion in the 2003 Eighth Edition core set marked a significant milestone, as it was one of the first sets to feature the modern card frame redesign. This transition was intended to improve readability and revitalize the game's aesthetic, moving away from the classic borders that had defined the card game since its inception.
The artwork for this particular iteration was created by Glen Angus, a prolific contributor to the game's visual identity during the early 2000s. Angus focused on capturing the visceral transformation of nature, depicting an organic, almost symbiotic surge of energy that aligns with the card's function of enhancing a creature's size. Eighth Edition sought to streamline the game's entry point for new players, and the straightforward mechanics of Monstrous Growth served as a reliable staple for that initiative.
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