The Crystalline Giant, card number 234p from the 2020 Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Promos. This rare artifact creature giant features unique random counter mechanics.
Crystalline Giant
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Promos
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The Crystalline Giant, designated as card number 234p, is a notable release from the 2020 Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Promos expansion. As an artifact creature — Giant, this card brings a distinct strategic element to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Its mana cost of {3} makes it an accessible option for players looking to add versatile creatures to their decks. What sets the Crystalline Giant apart is its dynamic ability. At the beginning of combat on your turn, the creature randomly selects a counter from a pool of powerful options, including flying, first strike, deathtouch, hexproof, lifelink, menace, reach, trample, vigilance, and +1/+1, provided it does not already have one of that kind. This randomness introduces an exciting layer of unpredictability, rewarding players who can adapt to the emerging strengths of the creature. Each time the ability resolves, the Giant gains a new facet, potentially becoming a formidable threat or a resilient defender. Collectors and players alike appreciate the Crystalline Giant for its clever design and thematic fit within the Behemoth-focused world of Ikoria. The card’s artwork, created by Jason Rainville, complements its mechanical identity, though the visual appeal is just one aspect of its charm. The rarity of
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Crystalline Giant
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jason Rainville
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English
{3}
Artifact Creature — Giant
3 / 3
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At the beginning of combat on your turn, choose a kind of counter at random that this creature doesn't have on it from among flying, first strike, deathtouch, hexproof, lifelink, menace, reach, trample, vigilance, and +1/+1. Put a counter of that kind on this creature.
