The 2003 Magic: The Gathering Mirrodin expansion features the rare artifact card Jinxed Choker, card number 189, designed by Mike Dringenberg.
Jinxed Choker
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirrodin
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Released in 2003 as part of the Mirrodin set, the Jinxed Choker is a notable artifact card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem. Identified as card number 189 in the Mirrodin expansion, this rare card offers collectors a piece of the plane's distinctive industrial fantasy aesthetic. From a gameplay perspective, Jinxed Choker introduces a strategic layer of risk and reward. It functions as a three-mana cost artifact that interacts with opponents through a counter system. As turns progress, the card's controller faces escalating damage based on the number of charge counters accumulated, while simultaneously forcing an opponent to gain control of the artifact. This dynamic creates a compelling narrative of temptation and consequence, characteristic of the set's design philosophy. Collectors often seek out Mirrodin cards like Jinxed Choker for their unique mechanics and historical significance in the game's evolution. Whether you are completing a Mirrodin set or building a deck centered around artifact themes, this card represents a key component of that era's strategic depth. The enduring appeal of Magic: The Gathering lies in cards that blend art, mechanics, and lore, and Jinxed Choker exemplifies this balance perfectly.
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Jinxed Choker
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Magic: The Gathering
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Mike Dringenberg
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English
{3}
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At the beginning of your end step, target opponent gains control of this artifact and puts a charge counter on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, this artifact deals damage to you equal to the number of charge counters on it. {3}: Put a charge counter on this artifact or remove one from it.