Quick Answer

Hotheaded Giant is a common Creature — Giant Warrior from EVE (EVE) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hotheaded Giant MTG card

Hotheaded Giant

Creature — Giant Warrior

Card Text

Haste This creature enters with two -1/-1 counters on it unless you've cast another red spell this turn.

As he races the moon each night, he draws a glowing equator across the world.

Card Stats

4/4 common CMC: 4.0 EVE EVE 🎨 Fred Harper
Haste

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.35
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.02
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.22
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hotheaded Giant? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Haste This creature enters with two -1/-1 counters on it unless you've cast another red spell this turn."

How much mana does Hotheaded Giant cost to cast? Basics

Hotheaded Giant has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Hotheaded Giant's mana cost of {3}{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.

Hotheaded Giant has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Hotheaded Giant's current oracle text is: "Haste This creature enters with two -1/-1 counters on it unless you've cast another red spell this turn."

What is the current price of Hotheaded Giant? Pricing

The current market price for Hotheaded Giant is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Hotheaded Giant? Pricing

You can purchase Hotheaded 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.

Hotheaded Giant normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.35

Is Hotheaded Giant legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Hotheaded Giant legal in Modern? Legality

Hotheaded Giant is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hotheaded Giant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hotheaded 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 Hotheaded Giant legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Hotheaded Giant legal in Legacy? Legality

Hotheaded Giant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hotheaded Giant legal in Vintage? Legality

Hotheaded 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 Hotheaded Giant legal in Pauper? Legality

Hotheaded 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 Hotheaded Giant from? Details

This printing of Hotheaded Giant is from EVE (EVE), with collector number 57.

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

What is Hotheaded Giant's rarity? Details

Hotheaded Giant is a common card in EVE.

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

Who illustrated Hotheaded Giant? Details

Hotheaded Giant was illustrated by Fred Harper.

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

What is Hotheaded Giant's power and toughness? Details

Hotheaded 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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