Swarmborn Giant
JOUJourney into Nyx/#144/2014Uncommon
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.08
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.07
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.07TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 12.5%30d▼ 12.5%90d▲ 40.0%
90d high
$0.08
90d low
$0.05
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.07
Journey into Nyx
- Down 12.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 12% below its 90 day high of $0.08.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 371% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Giant
When you're dealt combat damage, sacrifice this creature.
: Monstrosity 2. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put two +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
As long as this creature is monstrous, it has reach.
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Keywords
Monstrosity
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (3)
wotc26 Apr 2014
An ability that triggers when a creature becomes monstrous won't trigger if that creature isn't on the battlefield when its monstrosity ability resolves.
wotc26 Apr 2014
Monstrous isn't an ability that a creature has. It's just something true about that creature. If the creature stops being a creature or loses its abilities, it will continue to be monstrous.
wotc26 Apr 2014
Once a creature becomes monstrous, it can't become monstrous again. If the creature is already monstrous when the monstrosity ability resolves, nothing happens.
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About this card
Swarmborn Giant
Swarmborn Giant is a Creature — Giant, with mana cost {2}{G}{G} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.07 (down 12.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Swarmborn Giant FAQ
How much is Swarmborn Giant worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Swarmborn Giant is $0.07. It is down 12.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.05 to $0.08.
What is the cheapest printing of Swarmborn Giant?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Journey into Nyx at $0.07 on TCGplayer.
What set was Swarmborn Giant first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from JOU #144, released 2014-05-02.
Is there a foil version of Swarmborn Giant?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.33 versus $0.07 for nonfoil, which is 371% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Swarmborn Giant legal in Commander?
Yes, Swarmborn Giant is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Swarmborn Giant legal in Modern?
Yes, Swarmborn Giant is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Swarmborn Giant legal in Standard?
Swarmborn Giant is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Swarmborn Giant do?
Swarmborn Giant is a Creature — Giant with mana cost {2}{G}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "When you're dealt combat damage, sacrifice this creature. {4}{G}{G}: Monstrosity 2. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put two +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.) As long as this creature is monstrous, it has reach.".