Nurturing Bristleback
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 203 • common
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 203
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- John Tedrick
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
When this creature enters, create a 3/3 green Dinosaur creature token.
Forestcycling 2 generic mana (2 generic mana, Discard this card: Search your library for a Forest card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Nurturing Bristleback is a common creature card released in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering expansion, The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Designed to support the set's central themes of exploration and prehistoric ecosystem dynamics, the card features a creature indigenous to the subterranean world of Orazca, reflecting the design team's goal of emphasizing the natural life cycle and resilience of the plane's unique fauna.
The artwork, illustrated by Olena Richards, portrays the creature with a focus on earthy tones and rugged textures to evoke a sense of grounding and growth. The card was received by players as a functional utility piece in Limited formats, where its ability to interact with land-based mechanics made it a staple for green-aligned decks during the set's release cycle.
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