Quick Answer

Bulwark Giant is a common Creature — Giant Soldier from JMP (JMP) costing {5}{W}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Bulwark Giant MTG card

Bulwark Giant

Creature — Giant Soldier

Card Text

When this creature enters, you gain 5 life.

"Where did *she* come from? More importantly, are there more like her?" —Gideon Jura

Card Stats

3/6 common CMC: 6.0 JMP JMP 🎨 Victor Adame Minguez

Market Prices

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$0.05
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$0.35
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€0.04
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bulwark Giant? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you gain 5 life."

How much mana does Bulwark Giant cost to cast? Basics

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

It requires W 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.

Bulwark Giant's mana cost of {5}{W} 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.

Bulwark 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.

Bulwark Giant's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you gain 5 life."

What is the current price of Bulwark Giant? Pricing

The current market price for Bulwark Giant is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Bulwark Giant? Pricing

You can purchase Bulwark 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 Bulwark Giant legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Bulwark Giant legal in Modern? Legality

Bulwark Giant is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Bulwark Giant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bulwark 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 Bulwark Giant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Bulwark Giant is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Bulwark Giant legal in Legacy? Legality

Bulwark Giant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bulwark Giant legal in Vintage? Legality

Bulwark 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 Bulwark Giant legal in Pauper? Legality

Bulwark 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 Bulwark Giant from? Details

This printing of Bulwark Giant is from JMP (JMP), with collector number 93.

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

What is Bulwark Giant's rarity? Details

Bulwark Giant is a common card in JMP.

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

Who illustrated Bulwark Giant? Details

Bulwark Giant was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez.

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

What is Bulwark Giant's power and toughness? Details

Bulwark Giant is a 3/6 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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