Briarpack Alpha
Dark Ascension 108 • uncommon
- Set
- Dark Ascension
- Collector number
- 108
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Daarken
- Market price
- $0.16
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.
"The wolves turned on us and a chill swept over me. The pack had a new leader."— Alena, trapper of Kessig
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 early 2012 as part of the Dark Ascension set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set continues the narrative of the Innistrad block, a Gothic horror-inspired world where humanity struggles against encroaching supernatural threats. The card represents the recurring werewolf mechanic, specifically the ability of creatures to transform into more powerful forms during the turn cycle.
The card features artwork by illustrator Lucas Graciano, known for his atmospheric depictions of fantasy creatures. His design for the Alpha emphasizes the rugged, predatory nature of the werewolf, utilizing lighting and texture to convey the character's dual nature. Upon release, the card was widely utilized in Limited environments, where its dual-faced functionality served as a staple for green-aligned decks aiming to maintain board pressure.
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