Monstrous Growth
The List POR-173 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- POR-173
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Dan Frazier
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
Target creature gets +4/+4 until end of turn.
Some cats are born fighters; others need a little persuading.
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 Portal expansion, a set released in 1997 by Wizards of the Coast specifically designed to introduce new players to Magic: The Gathering. Its mechanics were intentionally streamlined, stripping away the complex phases and instant-speed interactions common in earlier sets to create a more accessible gateway for beginners. The art, created by Donato Giancola, focuses on the raw, elemental power of nature, depicting the spell’s effect as a sudden and overwhelming surge of organic life.
The inclusion of this card in The List—a curated selection of cards from Magic's long history—reintroduces the classic Portal design to modern players. While the card is functionally simple, offering a basic +2/+2 buff for two mana, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for those who began their journey with the Portal era. Its aesthetic reflects the era's focus on clear, representational fantasy art, prioritizing readability and flavor over the increasingly stylized or abstract illustrations found in contemporary sets.
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