The 2017 Magic: The Gathering Rules Lawyer foil card, a rare Cyborg Advisor from the Judge Gift Cards set featuring unique rules-defying abilities.
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Judge Gift Cards
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The Magic: The Gathering Rules Lawyer foil card offers a distinctive gameplay experience within the 2017 Judge Gift Cards release. As card number 9 in the set, this artifact creature belongs to the Cyborg Advisor subtype and is valued for its ability to fundamentally alter the state-based actions that govern the game. The white mana artifact creature requires a mana cost of {3}{W}{W} to cast and enters the battlefield with 1 power and 1 toughness. What makes this card particularly interesting to collectors and players is its comprehensive immunity to standard loss conditions. The Rules Lawyer prevents state-based actions from affecting you or other permanents you control. This means players do not lose the game from having zero or less life, nor do they lose from drawing when their library is empty. Additionally, creatures are not destroyed by damage or deathtouch, and they are not put into graveyards due to having zero or less toughness. Planeswalkers remain on the battlefield even with zero loyalty, and legendary permanents with the same name can coexist without one being put into a graveyard. Beyond these protections, counters remain on permanents as intended, and illegally attached or combined permanents stay on the battlefield. This unique set of interactions makes the Rules Lawyer a powerful tool for maintaining board presence and avoiding sudden game losses. For those building a collection of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, this foil variant from the Judge Gift Cards set represents a fun and mechanically significant addition. The card is printed with a foil finish, enhancing its visual appeal while preserving the intricate rules text that defines its power. Whether you are a seasoned judge, a casual player, or a dedicated collector of rare artifact creatures, this card stands out for its clever design and robust utility in gameplay scenarios.
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Rules Lawyer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Dmitry Burmak
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{W}{W}
Artifact Creature — Cyborg Advisor
1 / 1
W
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State-based actions don't apply to you or other permanents you control. (You don't lose the game due to having 0 or less life or drawing from an empty library. Your creatures aren't destroyed due to damage or deathtouch and aren't put into a graveyard due to having 0 or less toughness. Your planeswalkers aren't put into a graveyard if they have 0 loyalty. You don't put a legendary permanent into a graveyard if you control two with the same name. Counters aren't removed from your permanents due to game rules. Permanents you control attached or combined illegally remain on the battlefield. For complete rules and regulations, see rule 704.)
