Hill Giant
Hill Giant is a Common Creature — Giant from Limited Edition Alpha (157) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $35.48 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Hill Giant suits collectors and players working on Limited Edition Alpha who need the Common slot. Treat $35.48 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Hill Giant from Limited Edition Alpha?
Hill Giant is a Creature — Giant in Limited Edition Alpha numbered 157. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Hill Giant (157) is a chase-tier Common Creature — Giant in Limited Edition Alpha. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Hill Giant worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $35.48 for Hill Giant. Low and high spread runs $35.48 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $23.17; Normal: $35.48. This printing is from Limited Edition Alpha. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Limited Edition Alpha |
|---|---|
| Number | 157 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $35.48 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €23.17 |
| cardmarket | $23.17 |
| Normal | $35.48 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Hill Giant?
Hill Giant is a Common printing in Limited Edition Alpha. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Limited Edition Alpha. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Hill Giant?
Hill Giant lists as Creature — Giant. Artist: Dan Frazier This printing is from Limited Edition Alpha. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1993. Part of the Core Set series.
Cactaur's take
Hill Giant (157) is a chase-tier Common Creature — Giant in Limited Edition Alpha. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Hill Giant is catalogued as Common Creature — Giant in Limited Edition Alpha, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $35.48 across finishes (cardmarket: $23.17; Normal: $35.48).
- Mana cost {3}{R} and type line Creature — Giant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $35.48 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Hill Giant from Limited Edition Alpha?
Hill Giant is a Common Creature — Giant from Limited Edition Alpha numbered 157 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Hill Giant worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $35.48 for ungraded Hill Giant. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Hill Giant?
Hill Giant is catalogued as Common in Limited Edition Alpha. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Hill Giant legal in Commander or Standard?
Hill Giant shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Hill Giant trade at a premium?
Hill Giant combines Common scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Limited Edition Alpha.
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