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Droning Bureaucrats is the fourth card in the 2006 Guildpact set for Magic: The Gathering, offering a unique control-oriented effect for collectors and players alike.

Droning Bureaucrats

2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Guildpact

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Product Overview

Description

Released in 2006, Droning Bureaucrats occupies the fourth slot in the Guildpact set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This white creature card is categorized as an Uncommon rarity and carries the set code GPT. Designed by artist Kev Walker, the card features a Human Advisor with a mana value of four, requiring three generic mana and one white mana to cast. The card’s strategic identity revolves around its activated ability, which allows the controller to target creatures based on their mana value. By paying a generic cost equal to X and tapping the card, the player can prevent all creatures with mana value X from attacking or blocking during that turn. This mechanic makes it a versatile tool for disruption, appealing to collectors who appreciate the intricate design of control strategies within the game's history. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, cards like Droning Bureaucrats represent a specific era of design philosophy where mana value played a central role in gameplay mechanics. Collectors often seek out Guildpact cards to complete their set collections or to build decks that rely on tactical disruption. The card’s straightforward rules text and distinct creature type make it a recognizable entry in any focused collection. Whether you are a long-time veteran of the game or new to the hobby, adding this card to your library offers a tangible connection to the 2006 expansion. The Guildpact set remains a significant part of the game's legacy, and Droning Bureaucrats stands as a notable example of the set's creative approach to card mechanics.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2006

Series

Guildpact

Card Number

#4

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Kev Walker

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{3}{W}

Type

Creature — Human Advisor

Power / Toughness

1 / 4

Color

W

Card Text

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{X}, {T}: Each creature with mana value X can't attack or block this turn.

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What is the mana cost of Droning Bureaucrats?

Droning Bureaucrats has a mana cost of {3}{W}, totaling four mana with one white mana requirement. This places it in the mid-range mana curve for early-to-mid game plays.

What type of creature is Droning Bureaucrats?

The card is classified as a Creature — Human Advisor. It has a power of 1 and toughness of 4, making it a defensive unit that relies on its ability rather than combat.

Which set does Droning Bureaucrats belong to?

Droning Bureaucrats is part of the Guildpact set, released in 2006. It is the fourth card in the set, identified by the number 4 and the set code GPT.

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