Thunderheads is an Uncommon Instant card from Magic: The Gathering's Guildpact expansion, offering unique token-creation mechanics for collectors and players.
Thunderheads
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Guildpact
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Description
Thunderheads, identified as card number 37 in the Guildpact expansion, represents a distinct moment in Magic: The Gathering's history. Released in 2006, this Uncommon Instant card is valued by collectors for its intricate design and specific mechanical impact within the game's evolving landscape. The card was illustrated by Hideaki Takamura, whose artistic style contributes to the visual identity of the Guildpact set. For enthusiasts of the trading card game, this piece serves as a tangible connection to the strategic depth that defined mid-2000s gameplay. The card's rules allow players to create a 3/3 blue Weird creature token with defender and flying, which is exiled at the beginning of the next end step. This mechanic offers strategic flexibility, making it a notable inclusion for those who appreciate complex interactions in the game. Collectors often seek out cards from Guildpact to complete their set collections or to explore the thematic elements of the Ravnica block. Owning a copy of Thunderheads provides a complete picture of the set's diversity and the creative directions explored by Wizards of the Coast during this era. Whether for completing a collection or understanding the game's mechanics, this card remains a significant piece of Magic: The Gathering lore and gameplay history.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Thunderheads
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Hideaki Takamura
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Instant
U
Card Text
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Replicate {2}{U} (When you cast this spell, copy it for each time you paid its replicate cost.) Create a 3/3 blue Weird creature token with defender and flying. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step.
The clouds grew thick, and then they grew teeth.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Thunderheads?
The mana cost for Thunderheads is {2}{U}, requiring two generic mana and one blue mana to cast. This makes it a moderately priced instant in terms of resource expenditure.
What does Thunderheads do in gameplay?
When cast, Thunderheads creates a 3/3 blue Weird creature token with defender and flying. If the replicate cost is paid, the spell is copied, potentially creating multiple tokens.
Who illustrated the Guildpact version of Thunderheads?
The Guildpact edition of Thunderheads features artwork by Hideaki Takamura.
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