Shipbreaker Kraken
Theros Promos 63★ • rare
- Set
- Theros Promos
- Collector number
- 63★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Svetlin Velinov
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
6 generic mana blue mana blue mana: Monstrosity 4. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put four +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
When this creature becomes monstrous, tap up to four target creatures. Those creatures don't untap during their controllers' untap steps for as long as you control this creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shipbreaker Kraken was released as part of the Theros set in 2013, specifically featuring in the promotional materials tied to the set's release events. It was designed as a rare creature card to capture the flavor of Greek mythology, which served as the primary aesthetic and thematic inspiration for the entire Theros expansion. The card mechanically emphasizes the 'monstrosity' ability, a keyword introduced in this set that allows players to pay mana to permanently increase a creature's power and trigger additional effects, mirroring the mythic scale of the monsters found in the lore of the plane.
The artwork for the card was created by Svetlin Velinov, a prolific illustrator for the game known for his dynamic character and creature depictions. Velinov's design focuses on the immense scale of the sea beast emerging from the depths, utilizing cool blues and deep greens to emphasize the maritime environment. Upon its debut, the card was received as a flavorful, if situational, powerhouse in limited formats, celebrated by players for its thematic resonance with the ocean-dwelling horrors of classical antiquity.
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