Giant Shark

Giant Shark

{5}{U}Creature — Shark4/4

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This creature can't attack unless defending player controls an Island.

Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a creature that has been dealt damage this turn, this creature gets +2/+0 and gains trample until end of turn.

When you control no Islands, sacrifice this creature.

Official rulings

  1. The bonus happens when a previously damaged creature becomes a blocker and the bonus is not removed if that creature is removed from the blocking situation by any means. (2004-10-04)
  2. Giant Shark only gains its bonus if the blocking creature was damaged before blocking was declared. Damaging the creature later will not give the Shark the bonus. (2004-10-04)
  3. Giant Shark gets the bonus once for each creature it blocks or is blocked by that meets the criteria. (2004-10-04)
  4. If a creature enters a blocking situation with the Giant Shark due to being part of a banded group of attackers, the Shark will get the bonus if that creature is damaged at that time. (2004-10-04)

Printings & prices

Every set Giant Shark has been printed in, with the art, the finishes and the market price of each — the headline price above is the cheapest of these.

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