What is the mana cost of Giant Strength?

The mana cost for Giant Strength in Magic: The Gathering is {R}{R}, totaling two red mana. This makes it an affordable option for early-game strategies in the red color identity.

What set is Giant Strength from?

Giant Strength was originally released in 1995 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Fourth Edition. It is identified by the set code 4ED and card number 196.

What does the Giant Strength card do?

Giant Strength is an Enchantment — Aura that enchants a creature. Once attached, the enchanted creature receives a +2/+2 bonus to its power and toughness, enhancing its combat effectiveness.

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This catalog page covers the 1995 Magic: The Gathering Fourth Edition Giant Strength card, number 196, a foundational red Enchantment Aura in the TCG.

Giant Strength

1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition

1995 Magic: The Gathering Fourth Edition

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $0.11

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$0.11Oct 13, 2026	Guide Estimate	-8.3%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $0.11, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 13, 2026 Guide Estimate: $0.11. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.11 to $0.12 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 23, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026: -8.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 13, 2026

$0.11Oct 13, 2026
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Guide Estimate
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Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $0.11, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 13, 2026
Guide Estimate: $0.11. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.11 to $0.12 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 23, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026: -8.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 13, 2026

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TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Oct 13, 2026

Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.

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Description

Released in 1995 as part of the Fourth Edition set, Giant Strength (card number 196) is a staple red Enchantment Aura in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed with a mana cost of {R}{R}, this card allows players to enchant a creature and grant it a +2/+2 boost to power and toughness. The card’s design reflects the era's classic layout, featuring rules text that defines its mechanical impact and flavor text drawn from Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. Giant Strength remains a recognizable piece of Magic history, valued for its straightforward utility and iconic status among red-based strategies., collectors can view available copies of this card, which may vary in condition and grading, making it a versatile addition for both set completion and casual gameplay. The card's enduring presence in the game's history makes it a key item for enthusiasts studying the evolution of the trading card game.

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