This 1995 Giant Tortoise card from the Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border set, featuring a unique 1/1 Turtle creature with a distinct mana cost and power/toughness ratio.
Giant Tortoise
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border
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The Giant Tortoise, designated as card number 76, is a notable entry in the 1995 Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border expansion of Magic: The Gathering. This common blue creature card features a mana cost of {1}{U} and maintains a Power/Toughness rating of 1/1. As a Creature — Turtle type, it offers a strategic advantage by gaining +0/+3 while it remains untapped, providing flexibility during gameplay. The card was illustrated by Kaja Foglio, whose work defined the visual style of this era. For collectors, this card represents a tangible piece of Magic: The Gathering history, specifically tied to the Foreign Black Border variant which appeals to those seeking specific set variations. Whether you are building a vintage collection or focusing on complete set completion, this card serves as an important component for enthusiasts of the game's early years. The Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border set remains a significant part of the trading card game's legacy, and cards like Giant Tortoise are essential for understanding the evolution of the game's mechanics and design.
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Giant Tortoise
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Kaja Foglio
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Creature — Turtle
1 / 1
U
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This creature gets +0/+3 as long as it's untapped.