Magic: The Gathering

Gristle Grinner

Jumpstart 242 • uncommon

Set: Jumpstart
Collector number: 242
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Dave Allsop
Market price: $0.10

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What it's worth

$0.10market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.06 – $0.10 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon creature, the Gristle Grinner occupies a distinct space in the deck-building experience, offering a balanced presence that rewards strategic play. Collectors prize cards like this for the unique artistry of Dave Allsop, which brings a specific thematic intensity to any collection.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever a creature dies, this creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.

"There it was, clawing the ice as it chittered and clicked its teeth. We fled in horror before it unearthed its grisly meal."— Aevar Borg, northern guide, journal entry

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Gristle Grinner was released in 2020 as part of the Jumpstart set for Magic: The Gathering. This set was designed to be an accessible, ready-to-play experience where players combine two 20-card themed packs to form a deck. The set introduced various cards that synergized with the specific mechanics of these packs, with Gristle Grinner appearing in the 'Discarding' themed deck, intended to reward players for cycling through their hand.

The card was illustrated by Dave Allsop, a long-time contributor to the game known for his macabre and gritty aesthetic. Allsop's design for the creature emphasizes a grotesque, unsettling appearance that aligns with the black mana color identity of the set. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, niche utility creature, praised by limited-format players for its ability to grow stronger as the game progressed and resources were spent.

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Other printings

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Gristle GrinnerColdsnap · #59 · uncommon · 2006$0.20

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About Gristle Grinner

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