Thran Golem
Magic 2012 220 • uncommon
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 220
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Ron Spears
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
As long as this creature is enchanted, it gets +2/+2 and has flying, first strike, and trample.
The golems of the ancient Thran still draw power in ways that baffle the artificers of today.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Thran Golem was originally introduced in the Urza's Saga expansion in 1998, designed as part of a thematic narrative surrounding the ancient, technologically advanced Thran civilization. Within the lore of Magic: The Gathering, the Thran were an early, powerful empire whose artificers created complex artifacts and constructs. The card mechanics, which reward the player for enchanting the golem, reflect the concept of a modular relic that becomes more formidable as it is modified or augmented by magical energy.
The specific version from the Magic 2012 core set features updated art by Greg Staples, who moved away from the earlier, more abstract depictions toward a more defined and imposing visual style. By the time of the 2012 release, the Thran Golem had become a staple of the 'aura-based' archetype in casual play. The card is well regarded by players for its ability to scale in power, effectively turning low-cost auras into significant threats on the battlefield.
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