The 1995 Chronicles Foreign Black Border release featuring the Giant Slug card (No. 33). This Magic: The Gathering product represents a key era for TCG historians and set builders.
Giant Slug
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Chronicles Foreign Black Border
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Released in 1995, the Chronicles Foreign Black Border set remains a cornerstone for Magic: The Gathering historians and completionists. This release, cataloged as card number 33, features the Giant Slug, a creature that has become an enduring symbol of the game's early mechanical experimentation. As a common card from this era, it offers collectors an accessible entry point into the Foreign Black Border subset, which is highly regarded for its distinct design language and historical significance. The Giant Slug card serves as a functional piece in many vintage-style decks, utilizing its unique ability to gain landwalk by choosing a basic land type. For collectors focusing on the Chronicles set, this card is an essential component for achieving a complete collection. The Foreign Black Border variant is particularly sought after by enthusiasts who appreciate the subtle design differences between domestic and international prints from the mid-90s. Including this card in your collection connects you to the foundational years of Magic, where simple mechanics defined competitive play. Whether you are building a nostalgic deck or curating a historical archive, this Giant Slug card provides tangible value through its connection to the game's rich legacy.
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Giant Slug
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Anson Maddocks
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English
{1}{B}
Creature — Slug
1 / 1
B
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{5}: At the beginning of your next upkeep, choose a basic land type. This creature gains landwalk of the chosen type until the end of that turn. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a land of that type.)
