Quick Answer

Brushstrider is a uncommon Creature — Beast from CN2 (CN2) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Brushstrider MTG card

Brushstrider

Creature — Beast

Card Text

Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)

Magistrate Ludy agreed to designate land for the brushstriders only after several broken windows and dozens of missing blini-cakes.

Card Stats

3/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 CN2 CN2 🎨 Raoul Vitale
Vigilance

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.22
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brushstrider? Basics

Brushstrider is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)"

How much mana does Brushstrider cost to cast? Basics

Brushstrider has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Brushstrider's mana cost of {1}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Brushstrider has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Brushstrider's current oracle text is: "Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)"

What is the current price of Brushstrider? Pricing

The current market price for Brushstrider is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Brushstrider? Pricing

You can purchase Brushstrider from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Brushstrider legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Brushstrider in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Brushstrider legal in Modern? Legality

Brushstrider is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Brushstrider legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Brushstrider is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Brushstrider legal in Pioneer? Legality

Brushstrider is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Brushstrider legal in Legacy? Legality

Brushstrider is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Brushstrider legal in Vintage? Legality

Brushstrider is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Brushstrider legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Brushstrider in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Brushstrider from? Details

This printing of Brushstrider is from CN2 (CN2), with collector number 177.

Brushstrider may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Brushstrider's rarity? Details

Brushstrider is a uncommon card in CN2.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Brushstrider? Details

Brushstrider was illustrated by Raoul Vitale.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Brushstrider's power and toughness? Details

Brushstrider is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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