Quick Answer

Headstrong Brute is a common Creature — Orc Pirate from XLN (XLN) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Headstrong Brute MTG card

Headstrong Brute

Creature — Orc Pirate

Card Text

This creature can't block. This creature has menace as long as you control another Pirate.

"Watch your backs, keep your blades at hand, and let the orc go first!" —Captain Brandis Thorn

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 3.0 XLN XLN 🎨 Yongjae Choi

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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€0.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Headstrong Brute? Basics

Headstrong Brute is a Creature — Orc Pirate card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature can't block. This creature has menace as long as you control another Pirate."

How much mana does Headstrong Brute cost to cast? Basics

Headstrong Brute has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Headstrong Brute's mana cost of {2}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Headstrong Brute has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Headstrong Brute's current oracle text is: "This creature can't block. This creature has menace as long as you control another Pirate."

What is the current price of Headstrong Brute? Pricing

The current market price for Headstrong Brute is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Headstrong Brute? Pricing

You can purchase Headstrong Brute from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Headstrong Brute normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.18

Is Headstrong Brute legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Headstrong Brute in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Headstrong Brute legal in Modern? Legality

Headstrong Brute is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Headstrong Brute legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Headstrong Brute is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Headstrong Brute legal in Pioneer? Legality

Headstrong Brute is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Headstrong Brute legal in Legacy? Legality

Headstrong Brute is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Headstrong Brute legal in Vintage? Legality

Headstrong Brute is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Headstrong Brute legal in Pauper? Legality

Headstrong Brute is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Headstrong Brute from? Details

This printing of Headstrong Brute is from XLN (XLN), with collector number 147.

Headstrong Brute may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Headstrong Brute's rarity? Details

Headstrong Brute is a common card in XLN.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Headstrong Brute? Details

Headstrong Brute was illustrated by Yongjae Choi.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Headstrong Brute's power and toughness? Details

Headstrong Brute is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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