Nurturing Bristleback, a green dinosaur creature card from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Lost Caverns of Ixalan expansion.
Nurturing Bristleback
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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Nurturing Bristleback, identified as card number 203, is a green dinosaur creature from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set, The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Designed by artist John Tedrick, this common rarity card features a mana cost of {5}{G}{G} and boasts a formidable 5/5 power and toughness profile. For collectors of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card represents a key piece of the LCI set's dinosaur theme, appealing to those building decks centered around large creatures and token strategies. In gameplay, Nurturing Bristleback serves as a significant board presence. When played, it generates a 3/3 green Dinosaur creature token, providing immediate value and expanding your battlefield options. Additionally, the card offers versatility through forestcycling, allowing players to search their library for a basic land card by discarding it for a modest cost. This dual functionality makes Nurturing Bristleback a staple for enthusiasts looking to complete their The Lost Caverns of Ixalan collection or enhance their creature-heavy decks. Whether you are a long-time Magic: The Gathering player or a new collector exploring the 2023 release, this card adds depth and strategic options to your collection.
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Nurturing Bristleback
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
John Tedrick
Card Stock
English
{5}{G}{G}
Creature — Dinosaur
5 / 5
G
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When this creature enters, create a 3/3 green Dinosaur creature token. Forestcycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Search your library for a Forest card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)