The Belligerent Brontodon is a 2017 Magic: The Gathering foil card from the Ixalan expansion, featuring a unique combat damage mechanic that converts power to toughness.
Belligerent Brontodon
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Ixalan
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The Belligerent Brontodon is a formidable presence in the Magic: The Gathering Ixalan expansion, released in 2017 as card number 218. As a seven-mana Creature — Dinosaur, this card demands significant resource investment but offers substantial impact on the battlefield. Its unique ability allows every creature you control to assign combat damage equal to its toughness rather than its power, fundamentally altering combat strategies for the turn it remains in play. This mechanic makes it a pivotal piece for players seeking to maximize their board presence during aggressive or defensive maneuvers. Collectors appreciate the foil finish, which adds a shimmering quality to the artwork by Dan Murayama Scott, enhancing its visual appeal for display or storage. For those building a comprehensive collection of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, this uncommon foil stands out for its strategic utility and design elegance. The combination of its dinosaur subtype and game-changing effect ensures it remains a notable entry in any serious collector's catalog. Whether you are completing the Ixalan set or focusing on powerful creature cards, this foil card represents a key component of the expansion's legacy.
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Belligerent Brontodon
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Dan Murayama Scott
Card Stock
English
Foil
{5}{G}{W}
Creature — Dinosaur
4 / 6
G, W
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Each creature you control assigns combat damage equal to its toughness rather than its power.
Predators try to separate the young, old, or injured from the rest of the herd. The alternative is crushing defeat.