# 2019 Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2020 #196

> The Core Set 2020 Thicket Crasher is a Common Elemental Rhino card (M20 #196) that provides trample to itself and other Elementals you control.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2019
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Core Set 2020
- **Card Number**: 196
- **Featured**: Thicket Crasher
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Common
- **Mana cost**: {3}{G}
- **Type**: Creature — Elemental Rhino
- **Power / Toughness**: 4 / 3
- **Color**: G
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Normal

## Description

Thicket Crasher (Magic: The Gathering) is a Common card from the Core Set 2020 expansion, identified by card number 196 and the set code M20. Illustrated by Mathias Kollros, this card depicts a four-mana Elemental Rhino with a power and toughness of 4/3. Its mana cost of three generic mana and one green mana makes it a straightforward addition to green decks. The card's primary mechanical value lies in its trample ability. When attacking, Thicket Crasher can deal excess combat damage to the defending player or planeswalker after assigning lethal damage to blockers. This ability is further enhanced by a secondary effect: other Elementals you control also gain trample. This synergy makes the card particularly valuable in tribal Elemental strategies, allowing multiple creatures to push through damage more effectively. Thicket Crasher is a Common creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2020, identified by card number 196. This Elemental Rhino has a mana value of 4 and grants trample to other Elementals you control. The card features the artist Mathias Kollros and carries the set code M20. Its widespread availability and consistent utility in gameplay ensure it remains a relevant piece of the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. Its printed flavor text reads, "Tread too hard in the forest and it will tread on you in return." The flavor text, attributed to Vivien Reid, adds a narrative element to the card's design, emphasizing the dangerous nature of the forest environment.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Thicket Crasher?

The mana cost for Thicket Crasher is three generic mana and one green mana, totaling a mana value of four.

### What abilities does Thicket Crasher have?

Thicket Crasher has trample, allowing it to deal excess damage to the opponent. It also grants trample to other Elementals you control.

### Who illustrated the Core Set 2020 Thicket Crasher card?

The artwork for Thicket Crasher was created by illustrator Mathias Kollros.

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