Gristleback, the 2006 Guildpact uncommon creature card featuring the Bloodthirst mechanic and art by Lars Grant-West.
Gristleback
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Guildpact
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Gristleback is a green Boar Beast creature from the Magic: The Gathering Guildpact expansion, originally released in 2006. Identified as card number 87 with the set code GPT, this uncommon card offers collectors a glimpse into the game's complex block narrative and mechanical innovation. Its ability allows it to enter the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter if an opponent took damage, making it a dynamic choice for aggressive strategies. Additionally, sacrificing Gristleback grants life equal to its current power, providing a strategic trade-off between offense and defense. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out Guildpact cards for their distinctive borderless design and the deep lore they contribute to the Ravnica setting. Whether you are building a thematic deck or expanding your library of vintage Magic cards, Gristleback represents a solid piece of the game's history.
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Gristleback
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Lars Grant-West
Card Stock
English
{2}{G}
Creature — Boar Beast
2 / 2
G
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Bloodthirst 1 (If an opponent was dealt damage this turn, this creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it.) Sacrifice this creature: You gain life equal to this creature's power.
Loyal in battle, hearty in stew.