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Bristling Backwoods Outlaws of Thunder Junction MTG card
OTJ #253 · Art by Viko Menezes
OTJ set symbol, CommonOutlaws of Thunder Junction#253Common

Bristling Backwoods

Land · Desert
TCGplayer market · OTJ #253 nonfoil
$0.29 −6.5% −$0.02, 7 days
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−6.5%
EDHREC rank
#3,764 Down 84 in 30 days
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Bristling Backwoods Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.29, down 6.5% over 7 days, down 6.5% over 30 days, up 3.6% over 90 days.

Bristling Backwoods Price History

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Bristling Backwoods Printings & Prices

Bristling Backwoods has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Bristling Backwoods Rules Text & Legality

Bristling Backwoods

This land enters tapped.

When this land enters, it deals 1 damage to target opponent.

{T}: Add {R} or {G}.

"The cacti have it right. Always carry water." —Pioneer journal of Big Ralph

Bristling Backwoods is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper.

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Bristling Backwoods Rulings

  • Apr 12, 2024

    Desert is a land subtype with no special meaning. It doesn’t grant the land an intrinsic mana ability. Other cards may care about which lands are Deserts.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Bristling Backwoods has been reprinted 2 times. The Outlaws of Thunder Junction reprint cut the price 69% in 30 days.

  • Apr 19, 2024OTJ set symbol, CommonOutlaws of Thunder Junction · foilOTJ #253
  • Apr 19, 2024OTJ set symbol, CommonOutlaws of Thunder JunctionOTJ #253

Bristling Backwoods in Commander

Bristling Backwoods is the #3,764 most-played card on EDHREC, down 84 places over the last 30 days.

#3,764 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 84 in 30 days

Bristling Backwoods FAQ

How much is Bristling Backwoods worth?

Bristling Backwoods is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is Bristling Backwoods legal in Commander?

Yes. Bristling Backwoods is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Bristling Backwoods been reprinted?

Yes. Bristling Backwoods has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Bristling Backwoods cheap?

Bristling Backwoods trades at about $0.29; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful.