The Stocking Tiger from Magic: The Gathering's 2013 Happy Holidays set offers a unique artifact creature design with festive gameplay mechanics.
Stocking Tiger
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Happy Holidays
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The Stocking Tiger is a distinctive card from the Magic: The Gathering Happy Holidays expansion, released in 2013. Identified by the set code HHO and numbered 13 in the collection, this foil rare features the artwork of Terese Nielsen. As an Artifact Creature — Cat Construct, it brings a unique mechanical twist to the game, entering play with a sealed booster pack attached. The card's ability allows players to unwrap this pack upon dealing combat damage, effectively converting game progress into new resources. Collectors value this piece for its seasonal theme and the creative interaction it brings to the tabletop experience. The festive nature of the Happy Holidays set makes Stocking Tiger a standout for those interested in the history of Magic's promotional and expansion sets. Its foil finish adds to its visual appeal, distinguishing it from the non-foil versions within the same print run. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering, this card represents a specific moment in the game's evolution of artifact design and holiday-themed expansions. It serves as a notable entry for collectors who focus on the brand's diverse creature types and special edition releases.
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Stocking Tiger
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Terese Nielsen
Card Stock
English
Foil
{5}
Artifact Creature — Cat Construct
3 / 3
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Stocking Tiger enters with a sealed Magic booster pack under it. When Stocking Tiger deals combat damage to a player, unwrap the booster pack and put it into your hand.
Just hope yours isn't full of coal golems.