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Strong, the Brutish Thespian is a rare Legendary Creature — Mutant Berserker from PIP (PIP) costing {4}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.45 USD. Legal in Commander.

Strong, the Brutish Thespian MTG card

Strong, the Brutish Thespian

Legendary Creature — Mutant Berserker

Card Text

Ward {2} Enrage — Whenever Strong is dealt damage, you get three rad counters and put three +1/+1 counters on Strong. You gain life rather than lose life from radiation.

"Strong learn secret to human power from Mack Beth."

Card Stats

7/7 rare CMC: 6.0 PIP PIP 🎨 Jason Rainville
Enrage Ward

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Strong, the Brutish Thespian? Basics

Strong, the Brutish Thespian is a Legendary Creature — Mutant Berserker card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Ward {2} Enrage — Whenever Strong is dealt damage, you get three rad counters and put three +1/+1 counters on Strong. You gain life rather than lose life from radiation."

How much mana does Strong, the Brutish Thespian cost to cast? Basics

Strong, the Brutish Thespian has a mana cost of {4}{G}{G}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Strong, the Brutish Thespian's mana cost of {4}{G}{G} 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.

Strong, the Brutish Thespian has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Strong, the Brutish Thespian's current oracle text is: "Ward {2} Enrage — Whenever Strong is dealt damage, you get three rad counters and put three +1/+1 counters on Strong. You gain life rather than lose life from radiation."

What is the current price of Strong, the Brutish Thespian? Pricing

The current market price for Strong, the Brutish Thespian is approximately $0.45 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.51 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.35 EUR.

Where can I buy Strong, the Brutish Thespian? Pricing

You can purchase Strong, the Brutish Thespian 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.

Strong, the Brutish Thespian normal: $0.45 | foil: $0.51

Is Strong, the Brutish Thespian legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Strong, the Brutish Thespian in Standard is not available.

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

Is Strong, the Brutish Thespian legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Strong, the Brutish Thespian in Modern is not available.

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

Is Strong, the Brutish Thespian legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Strong, the Brutish Thespian 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 Strong, the Brutish Thespian legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Strong, the Brutish Thespian in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Strong, the Brutish Thespian legal in Legacy? Legality

Strong, the Brutish Thespian is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Strong, the Brutish Thespian legal in Vintage? Legality

Strong, the Brutish Thespian 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 Strong, the Brutish Thespian legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Strong, the Brutish Thespian in Pauper is not available.

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 Strong, the Brutish Thespian from? Details

This printing of Strong, the Brutish Thespian is from PIP (PIP), with collector number 403.

Strong, the Brutish Thespian may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Strong, the Brutish Thespian's rarity? Details

Strong, the Brutish Thespian is a rare card in PIP.

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

Who illustrated Strong, the Brutish Thespian? Details

Strong, the Brutish Thespian was illustrated by Jason Rainville.

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

What is Strong, the Brutish Thespian's power and toughness? Details

Strong, the Brutish Thespian is a 7/7 creature.

Power (7) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (7) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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