Avatar of Me from the 2004 Magic: The Gathering Unhinged expansion, featuring gameplay that adapts to the collector's personal attributes.
Avatar of Me
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Unhinged
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The Unhinged expansion, released in 2004, established itself as a unique corner of the Magic: The Gathering universe by prioritizing humor and personalization over strict competitive balance. Within this distinctive set, Avatar of Me serves as a prime example of the designers' creative approach to card mechanics. As a blue Creature — Avatar, this card demands a mana cost of {2}{U}{U} plus an additional {1} for every ten years of the player's life, directly tying the gameplay experience to the individual collector. The card's power and toughness are equally personalized, scaling to the owner's height in feet and American shoe size, rounded to the nearest half. This mechanic ensures that every instance of Avatar of Me feels uniquely tailored to the person holding it. The artwork, created by Greg Hildebrandt, complements this whimsical theme by depicting a figure that embodies the player's own appearance. For collectors focused on the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card represents a fun deviation from traditional fantasy tropes. It is a memorable piece for those who appreciate the experimental design philosophy of the Unhinged series. Owning this card adds a layer of personal interaction to the hobby, making it a standout item for fans of the brand's more lighthearted releases.
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Avatar of Me
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Greg Hildebrandt
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English
{2}{U}{U}
Creature — Avatar
* / *
U
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This spell costs {1} more to cast for each ten years you've been alive. Avatar of Me's power is equal to your height in feet and its toughness is equal to your American shoe size. Round to the nearest ½. Avatar of Me is the color of your eyes.