This 2011 Magic: The Gathering card from the Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas set features the Steamcore Weird, a blue creature with unique conditional abilities.
Steamcore Weird
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas
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The Steamcore Weird is a notable card from the 2011 Magic: The Gathering expansion Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas. Identified as card number 50 in the set, this Common rarity card was illustrated by Justin Norman and carries the set code DDH. As a Creature — Weird, it requires {3}{U} mana to cast and has a mana value of 4. Collectors often seek out this card for its unique gameplay interaction. When the Steamcore Weird enters the battlefield, if red mana was spent to cast it, it deals 2 damage to any target. This conditional effect adds strategic depth, making it a favorite among players who enjoy flexible creature options. The card's blue color identity and Weird subtype contribute to its distinct presence in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. For enthusiasts of the Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas series, adding the Steamcore Weird to their collection offers a tangible piece of MTG history from this pivotal 2011 release.
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Steamcore Weird
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Justin Norman
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}
Creature — Weird
1 / 3
U
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When this creature enters, if {R} was spent to cast it, it deals 2 damage to any target.
Like many Izzet creations, weirds are based on wild contradictions yet somehow manage to work.