Quick Answer

Callous Giant is a rare Creature — Giant from INV (INV) costing {4}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Commander.

Callous Giant MTG card

Callous Giant

Creature — Giant

Card Text

If a source would deal 3 or less damage to this creature, prevent that damage.

"The invasion has awoken slumbering mountains," noted Urza. "Good. We can use all the help we can get."

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 6.0 INV INV 🎨 Mark Brill

Market Prices

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$0.23
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$2.89
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$0.49
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$2.49
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€0.22
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€4.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Callous Giant? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "If a source would deal 3 or less damage to this creature, prevent that damage."

How much mana does Callous Giant cost to cast? Basics

Callous Giant has a mana cost of {4}{R}{R}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Callous Giant's mana cost of {4}{R}{R} 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.

Callous 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.

Callous Giant's current oracle text is: "If a source would deal 3 or less damage to this creature, prevent that damage."

What is the current price of Callous Giant? Pricing

The current market price for Callous Giant is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.89 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Callous Giant? Pricing

You can purchase Callous 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.

Callous Giant normal: $0.23 | foil: $2.89

Is Callous Giant legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Callous Giant legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Callous Giant in Modern is not available.

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

Is Callous Giant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Callous 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 Callous Giant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Callous Giant in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Callous Giant legal in Legacy? Legality

Callous Giant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Callous Giant legal in Vintage? Legality

Callous 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 Callous Giant legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Callous Giant in Pauper is not available.

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 Callous Giant from? Details

This printing of Callous Giant is from INV (INV), with collector number 139.

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

What is Callous Giant's rarity? Details

Callous Giant is a rare card in INV.

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

Who illustrated Callous Giant? Details

Callous Giant was illustrated by Mark Brill.

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

What is Callous Giant's power and toughness? Details

Callous Giant is a 4/4 creature.

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

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