Magic: The Gathering

River Boa

Duels of the Planeswalkers 80 • uncommon

Set: Duels of the Planeswalkers
Collector number: 80
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Paul Bonner
Market price: $0.43

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$0.43market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$0.42 – $0.45 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from this collection, the River Boa is a creature that captures the specific artistry of Paul Bonner. Its inclusion in this series highlights a specialized card type that invites players to consider its unique role within a deck.

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What it does

Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)

green mana: Regenerate this creature.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The River Boa was originally introduced as part of the Visions expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 1997. It was later featured in the 2012 Duels of the Planeswalkers core set, serving as a tactical creature that utilized the swampwalk ability to bypass defenses. This mechanic reflected the creature's thematic role as an ambush predator suited for a control-oriented deck, allowing players to pressure opponents who relied on black mana sources.

The artwork was commissioned from renowned fantasy illustrator Paul Bonner. Known for his atmospheric and textured style, Bonner depicted the creature with a focus on its naturalistic scale and lurking posture, avoiding high-fantasy tropes in favor of a grounded, gritty aesthetic. His work on this card is often cited by fans of the era for its distinctive color palette and the sense of stillness that contrasts with the creature's dangerous potential in play.

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