Magic: The Gathering

Brindle Boar

Magic 2012 167 • common

Set: Magic 2012
Collector number: 167
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Dave Allsop
Market price: $0.06

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$0.06market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.06 – $0.22 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Brindle Boar is a common card that provides a tactical choice for players, allowing them to gain life when sacrificed during a match. This utility makes it a reliable, versatile inclusion for those looking to manage their health totals during the flow of a game.

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What it does

Sacrifice this creature: You gain 4 life.

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Brindle Boar was released in 2011 as part of the Magic 2012 core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed as a functional reprint of cards like the 'Bottle Gnomes,' serving as an essential tool for green decks in the Limited and Constructed environments of the era. The card features a classic sacrifice mechanic, allowing players to gain life in a pinch, which provided a simple yet strategic utility for navigating aggressive match-ups.

The illustration for this card was crafted by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the Magic: The Gathering community known for his work on the game's earliest and most iconic cards, including the Black Lotus. Rush’s take on the Brindle Boar emphasizes the creature’s robust and grounded nature, utilizing a style that harkens back to the mid-nineties aesthetic of the game. The card was well-received by players for its straightforward utility and its role as a solid, reliable creature in the green color identity.

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