This rare 2021 Mystery Booster Playtest card featuring Ruff, Underdog Champ, a Legendary Dog Soldier with unique mechanics.
Ruff, Underdog Champ
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Mystery Booster Playtest Cards
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Issued as a rare card, this piece captures the whimsical yet strategic spirit of the set, which was designed to explore new gameplay boundaries without affecting the broader competitive environment. Ruff, Underdog Champ is a Legendary Creature — Dog Soldier with a mana cost of {2}{W}{W} and a power/toughness of 3/2. It possesses first strike and lifelink, allowing it to deal combat damage before blockers and gain life simultaneously. However, its most defining trait is the "Underdog" ability, which activates if you have lost a game in the current match, granting +1/+1 to Ruff and other Dogs you control. This mechanic encourages players to stay engaged even after setbacks, embodying the spirit of perseverance. For collectors, the Mystery Booster Playtest cards hold a special place in TCG history. Unlike standard set releases, these playtest cards were created to test new mechanics, card types, and design philosophies in controlled environments. The artwork by Seth Conley brings this canine warrior to life, making it a visually appealing addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. The set code CMB2 identifies this playtest iteration, distinguishing it from other Mystery Booster variants. Whether you are a historian of TCG design or a fan of unique creature types, Ruff, Underdog Champ offers a glimpse into the iterative process behind Magic: The Gathering. Its combination of white mana identity, soldier lineage, and conditional power boosts makes it a fascinating subject for study and display.
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Ruff, Underdog Champ
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Seth Conley
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}{W}
Legendary Creature — Dog Soldier
3 / 2
W
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All Hounds are Dogs. (We'll errata this to be true.) First strike, lifelink Underdog — If you've lost a game this match, Ruff, Underdog Champ and other Dogs you control get +1/+1.