Unleash Goblin Might with Den of the Bugbear
Den of the Bugbear exemplifies the cunning design that Adventures in the Forgotten Realms brings to Magic: The Gathering. This Rare land card offers a versatile duality: a dependable mana source and a potential aggressive threat. When your battlefield holds multiple lands, Den of the Bugbear enters tapped, a minor tempo cost for a land that can transform mid-game into a formidable 3/2 Goblin attacker. This unique trait lets you allocate your resources thoughtfully, balancing mana development with offensive pressure.
Activated for a modest investment of three mana, Den of the Bugbear morphs into a Goblin that not only attacks but summons reinforcements—1/1 Goblin tokens that arrive tapped and ready to charge alongside their creator. This synergy makes it an excellent companion to cards that benefit from token generation or Goblin tribal themes, enhancing swarm potential and board presence simultaneously. For decks that thrive on incremental advantage and battlefield control, Den of the Bugbear offers both resilience and surprise.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: —
- Card Type: Land
- Subtypes: —
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Card Text / Rules 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. - Power / Toughness: 3/2 (when animated)