The Giant Turtle (Card #188) is a green creature from the 1994 Magic: The Gathering Legends expansion, known for its distinct restriction mechanic.
Giant Turtle
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Legends
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Released in 1994, the Giant Turtle is a foundational creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Legends expansion. Identified as card number 188, this green creature brings a specific strategic nuance to gameplay through its unique restriction mechanic. Unlike many creatures that can attack freely, the Giant Turtle cannot attack if it participated in combat during your previous turn. This design choice forces players to carefully time its deployment, making it a memorable part of the early Legends set experience. Art by Jeff A. Menges, the card depicts a large turtle with a whimsical flavor text by Ogden Nash, adding a layer of charm to its mechanical identity. Collectors of vintage TCG cards often seek out pieces from this expansion due to its historical significance in the game's development. Whether you are building a vintage collection or appreciate the creative design history of Magic: The Gathering, the Giant Turtle offers a tangible connection to the game's early days. Its straightforward stats of 2 power and 4 toughness, combined with its special ability, make it a distinctive addition to any Legends-focused collection.
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Giant Turtle
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jeff A. Menges
Card Stock
English
{1}{G}{G}
Creature — Turtle
2 / 4
G
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This creature can't attack if it attacked during your last turn.
"The turtle lives 'twixt plated decks/ Which practically conceal its sex./ I think it clever of the turtle/ In such a fix to be so fertile." —Ogden Nash, "The Turtle"