The Fairgrounds Trumpeter is a foil uncommon from the 2016 Magic: The Gathering Kaladesh set, featuring an elephant creature with evolving power and toughness.
Fairgrounds Trumpeter
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Kaladesh
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The Fairgrounds Trumpeter, card number 155 from the Kaladesh expansion, is a distinctive foil uncommon from Magic: The Gathering's 2016 release. Designed by Jesper Ejsing, this green elephant creature brings a dynamic element to the game through its unique end-step ability. With a mana cost of {2}{G} and a mana value of 3, the card enters the battlefield as a 2/2 creature, but its potential grows significantly based on other actions taken during the turn. The card’s rules text allows it to gain a +1/+1 counter at the beginning of each end step if another permanent under your control received one that turn. This synergistic mechanic rewards strategic board building, making the Fairgrounds Trumpeter a favorite among players who enjoy constructing resilient creatures. As a key piece for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, this card represents the innovative design philosophy of the Kaladesh set, which focused on industrial themes and clockwork mechanics. Collectors often seek out the foil version of this card for its shimmering finish and the nostalgic value of the 2016 era. The Kaladesh set remains a beloved chapter in Magic history, and cards like the Fairgrounds Trumpeter are essential for completing sets. Whether you are a competitive player looking to enhance your deck or a dedicated collector building a library, this card offers both aesthetic appeal and functional gameplay.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Fairgrounds Trumpeter
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Jesper Ejsing
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{G}
Creature — Elephant
2 / 2
G
Card Text
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At the beginning of each end step, if a +1/+1 counter was put on a permanent under your control this turn, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
The louder the elephant trumpeted, the more the crowd cheered. And the more the crowd cheered . . .







