Magic: The Gathering · Lorwyn · Rare

Hamletback Goliath #173 Price

Hamletback Goliath (#173, Rare) from Lorwyn is worth $0.43 to $2.35 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €1.12.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $2.35
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €1.12
30-day change: 0.0%
Printings: 2

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Hamletback Goliath prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$2.35	€1.12
Normal	$0.43	€0.14

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Lorwyn
Card number: 173
Rarity: Rare
Released: October 12, 2007
Illustrator: Paolo Parente & Brian Snõddy
Power / toughness: 6/6
Type line: Creature — Giant Warrior
Rules text: Whenever another creature comes into play, you may put X +1/+1 counters on Hamletback Goliath, where X is that creature's power.
Flavor text: "If you live on a giant's back, there's only one individual you'll ever need to fear."
—Gaddock Teeg

Hamletback Goliath: common questions

How much is Hamletback Goliath #173 worth?

Hamletback Goliath (#173, Rare) from Lorwyn is worth $0.43 to $2.35 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €1.12.

What set is Hamletback Goliath from?

Hamletback Goliath is card 173 in Lorwyn, released October 12, 2007. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Paolo Parente & Brian Snõddy.

Is Hamletback Goliath going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $2.35 (September 16, 2026) to $2.35 (October 3, 2026), a change of 0.0%. The 30-day low was $2.35 and the high $2.35.

How do I check what my Hamletback Goliath is worth?

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