Magic: The Gathering

Tar Pit Warrior

Beatdown Box Set 32 • common

Set: Beatdown Box Set
Collector number: 32
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: George Pratt
Market price: $0.29

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$0.29market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$0.18 – $0.29 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature from the Beatdown Box Set, the Tar Pit Warrior represents the foundational staples that shape the landscape of a deck. Its presence in this specific collection highlights the essential role that reliable, lower-rarity units play in maintaining balance and consistency during play.

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Card face

What it does

When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it.

"The cyclops shrugged off savage blows, but casual insults made him weep."— Azeworai, "The Cyclops who Couldn't"

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Tar Pit Warrior was first released as part of the Beatdown Box Set in 2000. This collection was designed by Wizards of the Coast as a preconstructed product intended to introduce players to the mechanics of competitive Magic: The Gathering, featuring two distinct decks themed around aggressive combat strategies. It served as a bridge for players transitioning from casual kitchen-table games to the more structured environment of the early tournament scene.

The card features artwork by George Pratt, a highly regarded illustrator known for his atmospheric and painterly style. Pratt employed a gritty, textured approach for this piece, emphasizing the visceral nature of the creature emerging from a hazardous environment. His contribution was part of a larger effort to establish a cohesive visual identity for the set, balancing the game's fantasy aesthetic with the raw, heavy-hitting tone of the Beatdown decks.

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