And yet, depending on the location, vigilance also pops up. If it signals aggression, violence, and impulse decisions, giants can have it. Enters-the-battlefield effects, whether self-triggered or other-triggered, are another common giant trait. They can have attack triggers, but they can also have restrictions on what or how they can block. Giants tend to come with big stats (4/4 or bigger), and don’t be surprised to find monstrosity or trample. There are giants in all colors, but red giants are most common while blue giants are rarest. Giants as a creature type have been in Magic since as far back as Alpha, with the appearances of Hill Giant, Stone Giant, and Two-Headed Giant of Foriys. If you have a favorite plane in Magic, giants probably have a part to play. They keep their distance from humans on Eldraine, while the giants of Ravnica are aligned to the guilds. There are giants on many of Magic’s planes, and they can be just as involved in mainstream society as they can be reclusive and isolated.

They’re often portrayed as less than bright and more than violent, but they’re also one of the most diverse tribes.

Giants are creatures that look like, well, giant humans. Sage of the Beyond | Illustration by Cristi Balanescu

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