Gingerbrute — Magic: The Gathering card

Gingerbrute

{1}
Artifact Creature — Food Golem

Haste (This creature can attack and {T} as soon as it comes under your control.)

{1}: This creature can't be blocked this turn except by creatures with haste.

{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: You gain 3 life.

*Sometimes, "as fast as you can" isn't quite fast enough.*

Power/Toughness: 1/1

Set Wilds of Eldraine
Rarity Common
Mana Value 1
Artist Carlos Palma Cruchaga
Collector # 246
Scryfall

Why Play Gingerbrute

Aggressive decks value Gingerbrute as a reliable turn-one threat that can immediately pressure opponents and planeswalkers. The activated ability to become unblockable for just one mana makes it a consistent damage dealer throughout the game, even when opponents have established board presence. Late game, sacrificing for three life provides utility when the 1/1 body is no longer relevant, making it rarely a dead draw.

Format Notes

Pauper represents Gingerbrute's strongest competitive showing, where one-mana threats with evasion are premium in the fast-paced format. Standard and Historic decks occasionally include it in artifact-based strategies or ultra-aggressive red builds. The card sees minimal play in eternal formats like Modern and Legacy due to more powerful one-drops available, though it remains legal everywhere with no ban concerns.

Combos & Synergies

Artifact synergies make Gingerbrute shine with cards like Cranial Plating and Thoughtcast, where it serves as both an artifact count booster and an evasive threat to carry equipment. Bonesplitter turns the humble 1/1 into a meaningful clock while maintaining the low mana investment. Food token strategies benefit from the built-in sacrifice outlet, though this application is less common than pure aggressive uses.

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Creature Artifact Haste Standard Modern Pioneer