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Giant Shark
DRK · The Dark #29 · Common · released 1994-08-01
{5}{U}
Creature — Shark
This creature can't attack unless defending player controls an Island.
Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a creature that has been dealt damage this turn, this creature gets +2/+0 and gains trample until end of turn.
When you control no Islands, sacrifice this creature.
Giant Shark is a common blue creature from The Dark (1994). Its recent market price is about $0.32. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.31
Format legality
Where you can play Giant Shark in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings
Prices range from $0.32 to $0.32 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The Dark at $0.32.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dark This page | 29 | Common | $0.32 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2004-10-04Giant Shark only gains its bonus if the blocking creature was damaged before blocking was declared. Damaging the creature later will not give the Shark the bonus.
- 2004-10-04The bonus happens when a previously damaged creature becomes a blocker and the bonus is not removed if that creature is removed from the blocking situation by any means.
- 2004-10-04If a creature enters a blocking situation with the Giant Shark due to being part of a banded group of attackers, the Shark will get the bonus if that creature is damaged at that time.
- 2004-10-04Giant Shark gets the bonus once for each creature it blocks or is blocked by that meets the criteria.
Frequently asked questions
Is Giant Shark legal in Commander?
Yes — Giant Shark is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Giant Shark legal in?
Giant Shark is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Giant Shark been printed?
Giant Shark has a single printing, released in 1994.
What is the cheapest printing of Giant Shark?
The cheapest printing is The Dark (#29) at about $0.32.
Who illustrated Giant Shark?
This printing of Giant Shark was illustrated by Tom Wänerstrand.