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The 2018 San Diego Comic-Con promotional release of Gideon of the Trials is a foil mythic rare Magic: The Gathering card designed for serious TCG collectors.

Gideon of the Trials

2018 • Magic: The Gathering • San Diego Comic-Con 2018

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Product Overview

Description

Released in 2018 as part of the exclusive San Diego Comic-Con promotion, this Magic: The Gathering card represents a significant milestone for Planeswalker enthusiasts. Card number 14 in the PS18 set, Gideon of the Trials is a legendary planeswalker that commands attention with its mythic rare status and premium foil finish. The card features artwork by Terese Nielsen, adding to its aesthetic appeal within the trading card game community. Gideon of the Trials is a white mana planeswalker with a starting loyalty of 3. Its abilities offer strategic depth, allowing players to prevent damage to permanents or transform Gideon into an indestructible 4/4 Human Soldier creature. A unique emblem ability further enhances its utility by providing a powerful defensive effect tied to controlling a Gideon planeswalker. This combination of abilities makes it a versatile and powerful asset in gameplay, though its value here is primarily rooted in its collectibility. As a promotional item from a major convention, the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con set holds a special place in Magic history. Collectors often seek out these convention-exclusive cards to complete their thematic collections or to add a high-rarity foil piece to their display. The mythic rare designation ensures that this card stands out among the rest of the set, making it a desirable addition for those who appreciate both the artistic and mechanical aspects of the game. Whether you are a seasoned collector or new to the hobby, this card offers a tangible connection to a memorable event in the TCG world.

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Card Details

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

Catalog Profile

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Year

2018

Series

San Diego Comic-Con 2018

Card Number

#14

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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

Rarity

Mythic Rare

Artist

Terese Nielsen

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."

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What set is Gideon of the Trials from?

Gideon of the Trials is from the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con promotional set for Magic: The Gathering, identified by the set code PS18.

What is the rarity of this card?

This card is printed as a mythic rare, which is the highest rarity tier in Magic: The Gathering, and features a premium foil finish.

Who is the artist for Gideon of the Trials?

The artwork for this card was created by Terese Nielsen, a renowned illustrator in the fantasy and gaming industry.

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