Backstreet Bruiser (SNC #35)
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Backstreet Bruiser is a common printing from Streets of New Capenna (SNC #35), a Creature — Octopus Rogue. Illustrated by Aaron Miller.
Card text
Defender
As long as there are two or more counters among creatures you control, this creature can attack as though it didn't have defender.
"I could show you what's in the case, but it'd be the last thing you ever see."
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Octopus Rogue |
| Power / Toughness | 3 / 3 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Streets of New Capenna (SNC) |
| Collector number | 35 |
| Artist | Aaron Miller |
| Released | 2022-04-29 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.16, foil $0.03 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- April 29, 2022 — Backstreet Bruiser's ability looks for two or more individual counters. It doesn't matter if the counters are the same kind or different kinds or whether they are on the same permanent or different permanents.
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