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'''Boar''' is a [[red]] and [[green]] [[creature]] [[subtype|type]] used for wild pigs. Boars are also known by various other names, including swine, hogs, vorracs and razorbacks. The domestic pig, an animal with which it freely hybridises, is considered a subspecies. The term "boar" is sometime used to denote an adult male of certain species — including, confusingly, domestic pigs. However, the term "wild boar" applies to the whole species (for example you have "wild boar sow" and "wild boar piglet"). In the [[Grand Creature Type Update]] the [[creature type]] '''Pig''' was changed into Boar (<c>Zodiac Pig</c>). The creature type '''Warthog''' shortly became [[Beast]] (<c>Giant Warthog</c>) before being turned into Boar (<c>Warthog</c>) as well.
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'''Boar''' is a [[red]] and [[green]] [[creature type]] used for cards depicting pigs.  


Populations of boars have been artificially introduced in some areas, principally for hunting or domestication. Elsewhere, populations have become established after escapes of wild boar from captivity. They are known from [[Dominaria]], [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]], [[Zendikar (plane)|Zendikar]], [[Ravnica (plane)|Ravnica]] and [[Theros (plane)|Theros]].
==Description==
The first creature to bear the type was <c>Durkwood Boars</c> in ''[[Legends]]''. Based on its artwork, <c>Scandalmonger</c> became the only known "boar folk" in the Grand Creature Type Update. Boars are known by various names, including swine, hogs, vorracs, and razorbacks.  


The first creature to bear the type was <c>Durkwood Boars</c> in ''[[Legends]]''. Based on its artwork, <c>Scandalmonger</c> became the only known "boar folk" in the Grand Creature Type Update. <c>Curse of the Swine</c> is an [[sorcery]] from ''[[Theros]]'' that exchanges creatures with 2/2 green Boar creature [[tokens]].
In the [[Grand Creature Type Update]] the [[creature type]] '''[[Pig]]''' was changed into Boar (<c>Zodiac Pig</c>). The creature type '''Warthog''' shortly became [[Beast]] (<c>Giant Warthog</c>) before being turned into Boar  as well (<c>Warthog</c>).
 
==Storyline==
===Dominaria===
The nomads of the [[Daru Plains]] on [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]] believe that boars are the incarnation of the wrath of the [[Ancestor]] after she first witnessed human cruelty.
 
===Innistrad===
The [[Somberwald]] is home to large, monstrous boars that are known to destroy and eat whole cottages. They were attracted by the smell of fresh dead, so the inhabitants of the woods often buried their dead especially deep.
 
When [[Emrakul]] arrived, the boars became even more aggressive and monstrous.
 
===Kaladesh===
Boars on [[Kaladesh (plane)|Kaladesh]] are influenced by the flow of [[aether]], which makes them more aggressive than their counterparts elsewhere.
 
===Mercadia===
[[Mercadia]] is home to humanoid creatures with warthog-like heads. They are known to indulge in <c title="rumormonging">Scandalmonger</c>.
 
===Mirrodin===
The boars of [[Mirrodin (plane)|Mirrodin]] are partially metal, like all lifeforms on the plane. Vorracs were large Boar [[Beast]]s found in the [[Tangle]]. Others were tamed by the [[Vulshok]] as livestock. These boars needed to eat their weight in metal daily or be consumed by their inner fire.
 
Several of these boars were phyrexianized, being transformed into <c>Razor Swine</c>.
 
===Ravnica===
On [[Ravnica]], the [[Gruul]] Zhur-Taa Clan await the awakening of [[Ilharg|Ilharg, the Raze Boar]], an ancient boar god who will mount a fiery rampage and raze the over-civilized world once and for all (the so-called "[[End-Raze]]"). In their raids, the Gruul employ '''Batterboars''', mammoth-sized boars that gather in herds whose passage shakes the ground and topples building.<ref name="Ravnica art book">[[James Wyatt]] (January 2019). "''[[The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica]]''". [[Wizards of the Coast]]</ref>
 
Other boars are tamed and used as beasts of burden, especially by the [[guildless]].
 
===Tarkir===
In old [[Tarkir]], the <c>Gore Swine</c> were regarded as exemplars of the virtues of the [[Mardu Horde]].
 
===Theros===
On [[Theros (plane)|Theros]], boars are among the wild beasts that live in the rough valleys of the Phoberos badlands. Like many monsters on the plane, they favor the taste of human flesh.
 
===Zendikar===
[[Zendikar (plane)|Zendikar]] is home to several half-[[elemental]] boars that dwell in [[Ondu|Valakut]]. Another boar of note is <c>Yasharn, Implacable Earth</c>, who is also an [[Elemental]].
 
==Notable Boars==
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
;Ravnica
*[[Ilharg]]
 
;Zendikar
*[[Yasharn]]
 
;[[Dungeons & Dragons]]
*<c title="Raggadragga">Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss</c>
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*<c>Clockwork Vorrac</c> is the only [[Artifact creatures|Artifact]] Boar.<ref>{{NewRef|ferocious-vorrac-2007-05-14|The Ferocious Vorrac|[[Magic Arcana]]|May 14, 2007}}</ref>
*<c>Clockwork Vorrac</c> is the only [[Artifact creature|Artifact]] Boar.<ref>{{DailyRef|ferocious-vorrac-2007-05-14|The Ferocious Vorrac|[[Magic Arcana]]|May 14, 2007}}</ref>
*<c>Decimator of the Provinces</c> is the only [[Eldrazi]] Boar.
*<c>Decimator of the Provinces</c> is the only [[Eldrazi]] Boar.
*<c>Goretusk Firebeast</c> and <c>Valakut Fireboar</c> are the only [[Elemental]] Boars.
*<c>Goretusk Firebeast</c>, <c>Valakut Fireboar</c>, and <c>Yasharn, Implacable Earth</c> are the only [[Elemental]] Boars.
*The name of ''[[Unhinged]]'' 's <c title="Latin Pig">Atinlay Igpay</c> is written in [[Wikipedia:Pig Latin|Pig Latin]].<ref name="Silver Lining">{{DailyRef|making-magic/silver-lining-2009-07-17|The Silver Lining|[[Mark Rosewater]]|July 20, 2009}}</ref>


==Boar tokens==
==Tokens==
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{{Boar tokens|header=y}}


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Boar
Creature Type
(Subtype for creature/kindred cards)
Statistics
49 cards
{C} 2% {W} 2% {B} 4.1% {R} 24.5% {G} 49% {R/G} 8.2% {G/W} 4.1% {W/B} 2% {B/G} 2% {artifact symbol} 2%
7 Boar creation cards
{W} 14.3% {U} 14.3% {G} 57.1% {G/W} 14.3%
as of Alchemy: Eldraine
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type:"Boar"

Boar is a red and green creature type used for cards depicting pigs.

Description

The first creature to bear the type was Durkwood Boars in Legends. Based on its artwork, Scandalmonger became the only known "boar folk" in the Grand Creature Type Update. Boars are known by various names, including swine, hogs, vorracs, and razorbacks.

In the Grand Creature Type Update the creature type Pig was changed into Boar (Zodiac Pig). The creature type Warthog shortly became Beast (Giant Warthog) before being turned into Boar as well (Warthog).

Storyline

Dominaria

The nomads of the Daru Plains on Dominaria believe that boars are the incarnation of the wrath of the Ancestor after she first witnessed human cruelty.

Innistrad

The Somberwald is home to large, monstrous boars that are known to destroy and eat whole cottages. They were attracted by the smell of fresh dead, so the inhabitants of the woods often buried their dead especially deep.

When Emrakul arrived, the boars became even more aggressive and monstrous.

Kaladesh

Boars on Kaladesh are influenced by the flow of aether, which makes them more aggressive than their counterparts elsewhere.

Mercadia

Mercadia is home to humanoid creatures with warthog-like heads. They are known to indulge in rumormonging.

Mirrodin

The boars of Mirrodin are partially metal, like all lifeforms on the plane. Vorracs were large Boar Beasts found in the Tangle. Others were tamed by the Vulshok as livestock. These boars needed to eat their weight in metal daily or be consumed by their inner fire.

Several of these boars were phyrexianized, being transformed into Razor Swine.

Ravnica

On Ravnica, the Gruul Zhur-Taa Clan await the awakening of Ilharg, the Raze Boar, an ancient boar god who will mount a fiery rampage and raze the over-civilized world once and for all (the so-called "End-Raze"). In their raids, the Gruul employ Batterboars, mammoth-sized boars that gather in herds whose passage shakes the ground and topples building.[1]

Other boars are tamed and used as beasts of burden, especially by the guildless.

Tarkir

In old Tarkir, the Gore Swine were regarded as exemplars of the virtues of the Mardu Horde.

Theros

On Theros, boars are among the wild beasts that live in the rough valleys of the Phoberos badlands. Like many monsters on the plane, they favor the taste of human flesh.

Zendikar

Zendikar is home to several half-elemental boars that dwell in Valakut. Another boar of note is Yasharn, Implacable Earth, who is also an Elemental.

Notable Boars

Ravnica
Zendikar
Dungeons & Dragons

Trivia

Tokens

Token Name Color Type Line P/T Text Box Source Printings
Boar Green Creature — Boar 1/1 When this creature dies, create a Food token.
Green Creature — Boar 2/2
Green Creature — Boar 3/3
Green Creature — Boar 3/1

References

  1. ↑ James Wyatt (January 2019). "The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica". Wizards of the Coast
  2. ↑ Magic Arcana (May 14, 2007). "The Ferocious Vorrac". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Mark Rosewater (July 20, 2009). "The Silver Lining". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
 
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