Magic: The Gathering

Bristling Boar

Core Set 2019 170 • common

Set: Core Set 2019
Collector number: 170
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Svetlin Velinov
Market price: $0.05

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$0.05market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$0.03 – $0.05 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Bristling Boar is a common card, making it a reliable staple for players looking to bolster their forces during early gameplay. Its presence in this specific set grounds it as a foundational creature, valued by collectors for its role in establishing the essential mechanics of its environment.

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What it does

This creature can't be blocked by more than one creature.

"Nicol Bolas destroyed my world. I owe it to Skalla to celebrate all life, no matter how dangerous."— Vivien Reid

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Bristling Boar was released in 2018 as part of the Core Set 2019 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Core sets are designed to be an accessible entry point for new players while providing a foundation of staple mechanics and thematic archetypes. In the context of this set, the boar was designed as a common-rarity green creature intended to serve as a reliable, aggressive presence in the Limited format, specifically draft and sealed environments.

The card features artwork by illustrator Johannes Voss, who utilized his signature style of vibrant color and dynamic lighting to capture the creature's aggressive, defensive nature. The design emphasizes a simple 'hexproof' ability, which grants the creature protection from targeted spells. This mechanic was chosen to make the card a frustrating but manageable obstacle for opponents, reflecting the classic green creature philosophy of brute strength combined with an innate resistance to magical interference.

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About

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