Skip to main content
Reference artwork · details may differ from this copy
About This Card

Collect the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con 2017 foil mythic rare Gideon of the Trials trading card from Magic: The Gathering, a sought-after promotional release.

Gideon of the Trials

2017 • Magic: The Gathering • San Diego Comic-Con 2017

No Listings Available

No listings available right now.

Market Value
Raw/Ungraded Market: $9.79
Updated 5 days ago
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)Check Price Guide

Market & Price History

  • $9.79
    Source
    Guide Estimate
    Trend
    0%
    Price Details

30-day Price History

Raw / Ungraded

TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Nov 6, 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.
Product Overview

Description

The 2017 San Diego Comic-Con 2017 promotional release of Magic: The Gathering features Gideon of the Trials as card number 14, designated as a mythic rare with a distinctive foil finish. This card was created exclusively for the event, making it a unique addition to any Magic: The Gathering trading card game collection. The card showcases the legendary planeswalker Gideon, a central figure in the game's lore, rendered with the high-quality foil treatment characteristic of The premium inventory. As a promotional item from a major convention, this card holds significant appeal for collectors who specialize in event-exclusive Magic: The Gathering cards. The foil treatment enhances the visual impact of the card, distinguishing it from standard print runs and adding a layer of prestige for those who track convention exclusives. Collectors often seek out these specific cards to complete their sets of San Diego Comic-Con 2017 merchandise or to add a high-rarity planeswalker to their Magic: The Gathering trading card game library. The card's identity is firmly rooted in the 2017 promotional landscape, representing a specific moment in Magic: The Gathering history. For investors and hobbyists, tracking the availability and condition of such event-specific mythic rares requires attention to detail, as supply is limited to the original distribution.

Seller Action
Have one of these to sell?

We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.

Product Specs

Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

The core identity of the card within the set.

Year

2017

Series

San Diego Comic-Con 2017

Card Number

#14

Featured Subject

The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Mythic Rare

Artist

Vincent Proce

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{1}{W}{W}

Type

Legendary Planeswalker — Gideon

Loyalty

3

Color

W

Card Text

Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.

+1: Until your next turn, prevent all damage target permanent would deal. 0: Until end of turn, Gideon becomes a 4/4 Human Soldier creature with indestructible that's still a planeswalker. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to him this turn. 0: You get an emblem with "As long as you control a Gideon planeswalker, you can't lose the game and your opponents can't win the game."

Magic: The Gathering and related names, images, symbols, and marks are trademarks or copyrights of Wizards of the Coast LLC. SuperCatch is an independent marketplace and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Wizards of the Coast. Some Magic reference content is unofficial Fan Content under the Wizards of the Coast Fan Content Policy. Full attribution.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Gideon of the Trials SDCC 2017 card unique?

This card is a mythic rare promotional release exclusive to the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con event. Its foil finish and specific card number (14) distinguish it from standard Magic: The Gathering card sets, making it a valuable item for collectors focusing on convention exclusives.

Is this card considered a planeswalker in Magic: The Gathering?

Yes, Gideon of the Trials is a legendary planeswalker card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It features specific abilities related to preventing damage and transforming into a creature, which are central to its gameplay mechanics.

How do collectors typically value convention-exclusive mythic rares?

Collectors often value convention-exclusive mythic rares based on their rarity, condition, and the prestige of the event. These cards are sought after for completing sets of event merchandise and for their limited availability compared to standard retail releases.

Cards Named Gideon of the Trials

Explore cards with this name across sets and editions. Check each card’s details before choosing a version.


View All Gideon of the Trials Cards

Tap an image to preview it, or a card’s name to open its page.