River Boa
Zendikar 180 • uncommon
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 180
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Paul Bonner
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)
green mana: Regenerate this creature.
"Sheath your swords! Cudgels only. I see a new pair of waterproof trek boots slithering away."— Nablus, North Hada trapper
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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Where it came from
River Boa was released in 2009 as part of the Zendikar expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed to emphasize a theme of exploration and land-based mechanics, featuring an adventure-heavy aesthetic that reflected the perilous, shifting landscape of the plane of Zendikar. This card, designed with a focus on green mana’s affinity for forests, was intended to serve as a resilient utility creature for aggressive playstyles during the set's limited format.
The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, who provided a dynamic illustration capturing the creature's aquatic and terrestrial nature. Moeller's work for the set leaned into the rugged, survivalist theme of Zendikar, utilizing textured, earthy tones to ground the fantastical snake in the environment. Upon release, River Boa was well-received by players for its efficiency and regenerate ability, securing its place as a staple of green-based decks within the Zendikar environment.
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