Sometimes a card doesn’t need to be flashy to be terrifying—it just needs to be big, stable, and relentless.
Jeweled Colossus is that kind of card. Sitting solidly in the mid-to-late-game zone at a cost of 5, this Mount Targon unit is Riftbound’s version of an immovable wall with benefits. It’s not a showoff. It’s a keystone.
Gameplay / Cool Mechanics
On play, Jeweled Colossus gives you Vision—a deceptively powerful keyword in tempo-based or draw-optimized decks.
Looking at the top of your main deck and deciding whether to recycle it might seem small, but in a game where every top-deck matters, this kind of information advantage adds up fast.
The second mechanic, Shield, kicks in only while this unit is defending. That might sound limiting, but think about it: this is a 5-cost 5-strength unit that becomes a 6 during defense.
In practical terms, Jeweled Colossus becomes a pain to trade into. Your opponent has to either overcommit or waste removal on a non-Champion just to punch through one side of the board.
This makes it ideal for decks that want to stall or protect high-value backline setups—especially if you’re planning for big payoffs next turn. It’s a defensive anchor that quietly tilts trades in your favor.
Visuals
The art sells the weight of the name. Jeweled Colossus is less of a golem and more of a gemstone mech, with brilliant violet core-limbs twisting out of golden armor.
The scale is massive—you can feel the shockwave in the dust clouds. There’s no rush in its pose, just forward pressure. This thing doesn’t sprint. It advances.
The color palette leans purple and gold, which helps it feel elite and ancient—like a forgotten protector awakened just in time. A visual echo of power that doesn’t shout, just exists with authority.
Pull Rate & Value Speculation
Jeweled Colossus is card 086/298, and no alt or foil versions have been revealed yet. That said, the art is prime for a premium gloss or glow-up version—especially with its large-frame profile and vibrant gem highlights.
This is one of those unassuming rares that ends up being a glue piece for multiple strategies, especially in Mount Targon or midrange control decks.
Not flashy enough to be a chase card right now, but don’t be surprised if it creeps up in value once tournament decks start leaning into board-centric win conditions.
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