Skaab Goliath

Skaab Goliath was introduced in the 2015 Magic: The Gathering set Magic Origins. As a creature card representing a stitched-together construct from the plane of Innistrad, it serves as a thematic callback to the gothic horror roots of that setting. Mechanically, the card was designed to highlight the graveyard-reliant nature of the Blue color identity within the game, requiring players to exile creatures from their discard pile to summon the massive construct.

The card features artwork by Chase Stone, who rendered the looming, patchwork monstrosity in a style consistent with the dark, textured aesthetic of the Innistrad block. The design intent was to create a late-game threat that rewarded players for the natural progression of play, effectively turning discarded or fallen creatures into a resource. Upon its release, it was well-received by limited-format players as a reliable, high-impact creature that could stabilize a board state in the mid-to-late game.