Unleash Goblin Might from the Den
Den of the Bugbear is a clever addition to any red deck looking to flex both land and creature roles with efficiency. This land card enters the battlefield tapped unless you already command two or more other lands, making it a manageable tempo play. Its ability to tap for red mana fits seamlessly into aggressive decks that crave consistent mana flow early on.
What sets Den of the Bugbear apart is its activated ability: for a modest mana investment, it transforms into a 3/2 red Goblin creature until end of turn, complete with a relentless token-generating attack trigger. Each attack summons a 1/1 tapped Goblin token, amplifying your board presence across multiple combat phases. This synergy thrives in decks that capitalize on token generation and swarm strategies, pairing well with cards like Goblin Instigator or Krenko, Mob Boss. Its dual nature as both a land and a creature introduces a tactical edge that rewards smart timing and board awareness.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: —
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Card Type: Land
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Subtypes: —
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Card Text: If you control two or more other lands, Den of the Bugbear enters the battlefield tapped.
{T}: Add {R}.
{3}{R}: Until end of turn, Den of the Bugbear becomes a 3/2 red Goblin creature with "Whenever this creature attacks, create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token that's tapped and attacking." It's still a land.
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Power / Toughness: 3/2 (when activated)
