The Chainbreaker is a Common Artifact Creature Scarecrow from the 2008 Shadowmoor expansion, featuring unique -1/-1 counter mechanics and artwork by Jeff Miracola.
Chainbreaker
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadowmoor
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Released in 2008 as part of the Shadowmoor expansion, the Chainbreaker (Card 249) is a Common Artifact Creature Scarecrow in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Jeff Miracola, this card introduces a distinct mechanical interaction centered on counter management. Upon entering the battlefield, the creature arrives with two -1/-1 counters placed on it, immediately altering its power and toughness from the standard 3/3 baseline. The Chainbreaker offers a strategic utility that appeals to players and collectors interested in counter-synergy themes. Its activated ability allows a player to remove one -1/-1 counter from any target creature for three generic mana and by tapping the Chainbreaker. This mechanic provides a versatile tool for stabilizing other units or removing negative effects from allies. For collectors focusing on the Shadowmoor set, this card represents a key component of the expansion's complex artifact and creature interactions. The product identity remains defined by its specific card number, set code SHM, and its role within the broader Magic: The Gathering lore. Whether for completing a set or appreciating the unique design of the Scarecrow subtype, this card holds a specific place in the 2008 release.
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Chainbreaker
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jeff Miracola
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English
{2}
Artifact Creature — Scarecrow
3 / 3
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This creature enters with two -1/-1 counters on it. {3}, {T}: Remove a -1/-1 counter from target creature.
Scarecrows deemed too malevolent to roam free are shackled to boulders or dolmen stones. Their animosity usually outlives the chains.