TCG Playability
Sorcery // Land
Target creature you control gets +2/+2 until end of turn. It fights up to one target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
"I thought trolls were supposed to be *under* bridges!" —Nelvin, Vantress squire
This innovative double-faced card from Modern Horizons 3 offers flexibility that appeals to both casual and competitive Magic players looking for efficient creature removal or mana acceleration depending on their specific strategic needs. The front side, Bridgeworks Battle, provides an instant-speed fight effect that allows you to pit your creatures against your opponent's threats without requiring additional mana investment beyond the card itself, making it an excellent inclusion in creature-heavy strategies that can afford to sacrifice some board presence while removing larger threats. The reverse side, Tanglespan Bridgeworks, transforms into a land that produces mana, giving you a way to develop your resource base while maintaining the flexibility of instant-speed interaction when you need it most. This card fits naturally into green-based midrange decks, aggressive stompy strategies, and creature-focused combo archetypes that value the ability to turn combat-ready creatures into removal spells. The fight mechanic synergizes beautifully with cards that generate creature tokens or pump your creatures' power, allowing you to leverage temporary size advantages into permanent removal. In Commander and Brawl formats, where mana acceleration is consistently valuable and creature density runs high, the dual-purpose nature of this card makes it particularly attractive for decks built around green's core philosophy. Modern and Legacy players will appreciate having another source of instant-speed fight effects that doesn't require additional mana once you've deployed creatures, while the land side ensures you're never stuck with a dead card in the late game. Whether you're piloting a focused competitive deck or building a casual creature-based strategy, this card's versatility and efficient mana cost make it a solid addition that rewards good sequencing and planning.
Illustrated by Ron Spears