Grasping Giant (Theros Beyond Death #288)

Grasping Giant {5}{W}

Creature — Giant

Vigilance

Whenever Grasping Giant becomes blocked by a creature, exile that creature until Grasping Giant leaves the battlefield.

Mirinthes thought death was seconds away when the giant’s fist closed around him. Two days later, he was praying for death’s release.

5/7

Illustrated by Jinho Bae

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Modern
Historic
Legacy
Brawl
Vintage
Timeless
Commander
Pauper
Oathbreaker
Penny
Notes and Rules Information for Grasping Giant:
  • If more than one creature blocks Grasping Giant, its ability triggers once for each of those creatures. (2020-01-24)
  • Grasping Giant doesn’t become unblocked when the creatures blocking it are exiled. Unless it gains trample, it won’t deal combat damage. (2020-01-24)
  • If Grasping Giant leaves the battlefield before its triggered ability resolves, the blocking creature won’t be exiled. (2020-01-24)
  • Auras attached to the exiled creature will be put into their owners’ graveyards. Any Equipment will become unattached and remain on the battlefield. Any counters on the exiled creature will cease to exist. When the card returns to the battlefield, it will be a new object with no connection to the card that was exiled. (2020-01-24)
  • If a token is exiled this way, it will cease to exist and won’t return to the battlefield. (2020-01-24)