Quick Answer

Hardbristle Bandit is a common Creature — Plant Rogue from OTJ (OTJ) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Hardbristle Bandit MTG card

Hardbristle Bandit

Creature — Plant Rogue

Card Text

{T}: Add one mana of any color. Whenever you commit a crime, untap this creature. This ability triggers only once each turn. (Targeting opponents, anything they control, and/or cards in their graveyards is a crime.)

Visitors to the town of Hardbristle found the locals to be quite prickly.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 OTJ OTJ 🎨 Francis Tneh

Market Prices

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$0.04
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$0.19
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.10
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€0.20
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hardbristle Bandit? Basics

Hardbristle Bandit is a Creature — Plant Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add one mana of any color. Whenever you commit a crime, untap this creature. This ability triggers only once each turn. (Targeting opponents, anything they control, and/or cards in their graveyards is a crime.)"

How much mana does Hardbristle Bandit cost to cast? Basics

Hardbristle Bandit 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.

Hardbristle Bandit'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.

Hardbristle Bandit 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.

Hardbristle Bandit's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add one mana of any color. Whenever you commit a crime, untap this creature. This ability triggers only once each turn. (Targeting opponents, anything they control, and/or cards in their graveyards is a crime.)"

What is the current price of Hardbristle Bandit? Pricing

The current market price for Hardbristle Bandit is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Hardbristle Bandit? Pricing

You can purchase Hardbristle Bandit 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.

Hardbristle Bandit normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.19

Is Hardbristle Bandit legal in Standard? Legality

Hardbristle Bandit is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Hardbristle Bandit legal in Modern? Legality

Hardbristle Bandit is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hardbristle Bandit legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hardbristle Bandit 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 Hardbristle Bandit legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hardbristle Bandit is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Hardbristle Bandit legal in Legacy? Legality

Hardbristle Bandit is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hardbristle Bandit legal in Vintage? Legality

Hardbristle Bandit 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 Hardbristle Bandit legal in Pauper? Legality

Hardbristle Bandit is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Hardbristle Bandit from? Details

This printing of Hardbristle Bandit is from OTJ (OTJ), with collector number 168.

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

What is Hardbristle Bandit's rarity? Details

Hardbristle Bandit is a common card in OTJ.

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

Who illustrated Hardbristle Bandit? Details

Hardbristle Bandit was illustrated by Francis Tneh.

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

What is Hardbristle Bandit's power and toughness? Details

Hardbristle Bandit is a 1/1 creature.

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

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