Obsidian Giant
Portal Second Age 109 • uncommon
- Set
- Portal Second Age
- Collector number
- 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- David A. Cherry
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
After a while, ships stopped sailing within his reach.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Obsidian Giant was released in 1998 as part of the Portal Second Age expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed by Wizards of the Coast specifically to serve as an introductory experience for new players, utilizing simplified mechanics and rules text to make the game more accessible than its core sets. The expansion returned players to the plane of Dominaria, continuing the narrative of the Weatherlight Saga while focusing on a more streamlined gameplay aesthetic.
The card features artwork by illustrator Greg Staples, who contributed extensively to the franchise during this era. The design aesthetic for Portal Second Age emphasized stark, high-fantasy imagery intended to provide clear visual cues for beginner players regarding the card's function and flavor. While the set is often noted for its lack of tournament viability compared to expert-level expansions, it remains a significant piece of Magic history for its unique card frame and role in shaping the game's early accessibility efforts.
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