Quick Answer

Gristleback is a uncommon Creature — Boar Beast from GPT (GPT) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gristleback MTG card

Gristleback

Creature — Boar Beast

Card Text

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.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 GPT GPT 🎨 Lars Grant-West
Bloodthirst

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.35
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.25
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gristleback? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "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."

How much mana does Gristleback cost to cast? Basics

Gristleback has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 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.

Gristleback's mana cost of {2}{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.

Gristleback has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Gristleback's current oracle text is: "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."

What is the current price of Gristleback? Pricing

The current market price for Gristleback is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Gristleback? Pricing

You can purchase Gristleback 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.

Gristleback normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.35

Is Gristleback legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gristleback in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gristleback legal in Modern? Legality

Gristleback is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gristleback legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gristleback 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 Gristleback legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gristleback in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Gristleback legal in Legacy? Legality

Gristleback is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gristleback legal in Vintage? Legality

Gristleback 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 Gristleback legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gristleback 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 Gristleback from? Details

This printing of Gristleback is from GPT (GPT), with collector number 87.

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

What is Gristleback's rarity? Details

Gristleback is a uncommon card in GPT.

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

Who illustrated Gristleback? Details

Gristleback was illustrated by Lars Grant-West.

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

What is Gristleback's power and toughness? Details

Gristleback is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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