Quick Answer

Benthic Giant is a common Creature — Giant from BBD (BBD) costing {5}{U}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Benthic Giant MTG card

Benthic Giant

Creature — Giant

Card Text

Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)

"Some fates you can see coming for you, plain as day, and there's nothing you can do about them." —Callaphe the mariner

Card Stats

4/5 common CMC: 6.0 BBD BBD 🎨 Jaime Jones
Hexproof

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.20
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benthic Giant? Basics

Benthic Giant is a Creature — Giant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)"

How much mana does Benthic Giant cost to cast? Basics

Benthic Giant has a mana cost of {5}{U}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Benthic Giant's mana cost of {5}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Benthic Giant has a mana value of 6.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Benthic Giant's current oracle text is: "Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)"

What is the current price of Benthic Giant? Pricing

The current market price for Benthic Giant is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Benthic Giant? Pricing

You can purchase Benthic Giant from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Benthic Giant legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Benthic Giant in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Benthic Giant legal in Modern? Legality

Benthic Giant is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Benthic Giant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Benthic Giant is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Benthic Giant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Benthic Giant is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Benthic Giant legal in Legacy? Legality

Benthic Giant is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Benthic Giant legal in Vintage? Legality

Benthic Giant is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Benthic Giant legal in Pauper? Legality

Benthic Giant is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Benthic Giant from? Details

This printing of Benthic Giant is from BBD (BBD), with collector number 113.

Benthic Giant may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Benthic Giant's rarity? Details

Benthic Giant is a common card in BBD.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Benthic Giant? Details

Benthic Giant was illustrated by Jaime Jones.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Benthic Giant's power and toughness? Details

Benthic Giant is a 4/5 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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