Briarpack Alpha
Magic 2014 166 • uncommon
- Set
- Magic 2014
- Collector number
- 166
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Daarken
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.)
When this creature enters, target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.
"One of my greatest teachers."— Garruk Wildspeaker
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Briarpack Alpha was released in 2013 as part of the Magic 2014 Core Set, a milestone product designed to serve as an accessible entry point for new players while maintaining the strategic depth expected by veterans. As a green creature card featuring the flash ability, it was crafted to provide tactical flexibility, allowing players to respond to opponents' actions during their turn. The card reflects the core set's focus on foundational mechanics and clear, thematic creature interactions, fitting seamlessly into the set's broader exploration of iconic fantasy archetypes.
The card's illustration was created by artist Svetlin Velinov, who has contributed extensively to the Magic: The Gathering visual identity. Velinov's depiction of the Briarpack Alpha emphasizes the ferocious, untamed nature of the creature, utilizing a dynamic pose to communicate the sense of sudden movement inherent to its flash ability. Upon release, the card was received as a solid, functional inclusion for green-based mid-range decks in the Limited and Standard environments, valued for its ability to create combat surprises.
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