Hamletback Goliath
Hamletback Goliath Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Hamletback Goliath is $0.20 (M13 #136, Foil), and the most expensive is $3.35 (LRW #173, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.27, down 15.6% over 7 days, up 28.6% over 30 days, up 35.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.32 (2026).
Hamletback Goliath Printings & Prices
Hamletback Goliath has 7 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Hamletback Goliath: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.20 cash for CN2 #163 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 80% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #163 | Foil | $0.20 | $0.99 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | LRW #173 | Foil | $0.20 | $0.99 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | M13 #136 | Foil | $0.20 | $0.99 | 80% |
| CoolStuffInc | LRW #173 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LRW #173 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | M13 #136 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | PM13 #A10 | Foil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | CM2 #102 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | C15 #156 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #163 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Hamletback Goliath Rules Text & Legality
Whenever another creature enters, you may put X +1/+1 counters on this creature, where X is that creature's power.
Hamletback Goliath is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Hamletback Goliath Rulings
- Jul 1, 2012 The value of X is determined as the ability begins resolving. If the other creature is no longer on the battlefield, its last known existence on the battlefield is checked to determine its power.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hamletback Goliath has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMP #332 | 2020-07-17 | Rare | Standard |
| CM2 #102 | 2018-06-08 | Rare | Standard |
| CN2 #163 | 2016-08-26 | Rare | Standard |
| CN2 #163 | 2016-08-26 | Rare | Standard |
| C15 #156 | 2015-11-13 | Rare | Standard |
| PM13 #A10 | 2013-08-01 | Rare | Standard |
| M13 #136 | 2012-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| M13 #136 | 2012-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| LRW #173 | 2007-10-12 | Rare | Standard |
| LRW #173 | 2007-10-12 | Rare | Standard |
JMP #332 
CM2 #102 
CN2 #163 
C15 #156 
PM13 #A10 
M13 #136 
LRW #173 Hamletback Goliath in Commander
Hamletback Goliath is the #8,903 most-played card on EDHREC, down 73 places over the last 30 days.
Hamletback Goliath FAQ
How much is Hamletback Goliath worth?
Hamletback Goliath is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.21 to $3.35 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Hamletback Goliath legal in Commander?
Yes — Hamletback Goliath is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Hamletback Goliath been reprinted?
Yes — Hamletback Goliath has been reprinted 10 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hamletback Goliath cheap?
Hamletback Goliath trades at about $0.27 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,903 on EDHREC).