Botanical Brawler
Mana Cost:
Type: Creature — Elemental Warrior
Oracle Text:
Trample
This creature enters with two +1/+1 counters on it.
Whenever one or more +1/+1 counters are put on another permanent you control, if it's the first time +1/+1 counters have been put on that permanent this turn, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Power/Toughness: 0/0
Rarity: uncommon
Prints: View all prints (1) →
Expansion: March of the Machine
Price ( USD): $0.17
USD: $0.17 · EUR: €0.17
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Character Background
The Botanical Brawler embodies Selesnya's resilient growth, entering as a solid 2/2 Trampler for two mana, a fantastic rate that immediately pressures opponents. Its true power, however, lies in its Elemental Warrior nature to rapidly scale. Whenever *another* permanent you control gets +1/+1 counters for the *first time* that turn, the Brawler itself receives a counter. This synergistic ability rewards proactive board development, turning every new creature or counter-generating effect into a pump for your primary attacker. Imagine playing a Conclave Mentor, creating a token that gets a counter, or even just another creature that enters with counters – each instance fuels the Brawler. This makes it a cornerstone for aggressive or value-oriented Selesnya decks aiming to establish a dominant board presence. Pairing it with cards like Hardened Scales or Ozolith, the Shattered Spire further accelerates its growth, creating a massive, trampling threat that quickly closes out games. This uncommon gem shines brightest in strategies focused on snowballing a board state, turning incremental advantages into an unstoppable force.
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