Runeclaw Bear
Duels of the Planeswalkers 82 • common
- Set
- Duels of the Planeswalkers
- Collector number
- 82
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Jesper Ejsing
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Bears aren't always as strong and as mean as you imagine. Some are even stronger and meaner.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Runeclaw Bear was introduced as a representative of the classic 'vanilla' creature archetype in Magic: The Gathering, specifically appearing in the 2009 Duels of the Planeswalkers expansion. It serves as a modern iteration of the foundational Grizzly Bears, designed to provide new players with a straightforward, low-cost creature that illustrates the game's core combat mechanics. By focusing on simple power and toughness without complex keyword abilities, it acts as a teaching tool for understanding the game's mana curve.
The artwork for this version was illustrated by Kev Walker, a prolific artist known for his gritty, detailed style that has defined much of the game's visual identity. Walker’s depiction emphasizes the raw, primal ferocity of the creature, moving away from more whimsical fantasy tropes toward a grounded and menacing aesthetic. The design is widely regarded by the community as a quintessential example of the 'bear' card slot, serving as a reliable utility creature that highlights how fundamental, unadorned designs remain essential to the game's strategic balance.
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