Gnoll Hunter: Pack Tactics in Action
Gnoll Hunter from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms is a classic example of incremental board growth that rewards aggressive play. For just one green mana and one generic mana, this 2/2 Gnoll creature can steadily become a thorn in your opponent’s side. The key feature here is its Pack Tactics ability, which triggers whenever you attack with creatures whose total power reaches six or more. This puts a +1/+1 counter on Gnoll Hunter, turning a modest threat into a potentially larger menace over successive combat phases. It fits smoothly into decks built to swarm the battlefield, especially those featuring other low-cost creatures that can quickly push total attacking power above the threshold.
Gnoll Hunter synergizes particularly well with token generators and aggressive green ramp strategies that flood the board. Cards like Adventurous Impulse or Scute Swarm help ensure you hit that power total early and often. The light play foil edition amplifies its appeal for collectors and players alike by adding a subtle shimmer without overwhelming the card’s detailed artwork. Whether you’re a seasoned dungeon delver or a tactical commander, Gnoll Hunter’s steady growth under pressure makes it a practical and reliable asset in your green arsenal.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {1}{G}
- Card Type: Creature
- Subtypes: Gnoll
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Pack tactics — Whenever Gnoll Hunter attacks, if you attacked with creatures with total power 6 or greater this combat, put a +1/+1 counter on Gnoll Hunter.
- Power / Toughness: 2/2