Backwoods Ambush
Bristling Backwoods is a practical land from Outlaws of Thunder Junction that fits into aggressive red green decks and midrange builds that can handle a turn one cost. This Near Mint English print enters the battlefield tapped and has a small entry tax of one point of direct damage to an opponent, which matters in tight races but rarely breaks a plan. The art shows a thorny desert corridor lined with towering cacti and a lone caravan, a visual cue that this land rewards players who manage tempo and risk.
Use Bristling Backwoods as a reliable source of red or green mana once it is untapped, and treat the one damage as part of sequencing decisions. It pairs well with fast creature starts and with life gain synergies that offset the entry cost. In limited play it can push aggressive curves, and in constructed lists it provides consistent color fixing for spells that must hit early. The card reads plainly, and experience will tell you when the small burn is acceptable in exchange for dependable dual color access.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – None
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Card Type – Land
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Subtypes – Desert
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Bristling Backwoods enters the battlefield tapped. When Bristling Backwoods enters the battlefield, it deals 1 damage to target opponent. {T}: Add {R} or {G}.
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Power / Toughness – N A
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Loyalty – N A
