The Water Gun Balloon Game (132) is a rare artifact card from Magic: The Gathering's 2004 Unhinged expansion, designed for whimsical gameplay.
Water Gun Balloon Game
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Unhinged
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The Water Gun Balloon Game, numbered 132, is a distinct artifact from the 2004 Magic: The Gathering Unhinged expansion. Designed by Mark Brill, this card brings a lighthearted, chaotic energy to the table that defines the Unhinged series. As a rare artifact with a mana cost of {2}, it introduces a unique mechanic involving pop! counters that track spell casting across all players. When a player's counter reaches five, they summon a 5/5 pink Giant Teddy Bear creature token, resetting the counters for everyone involved. This creates unpredictable interactions that favor casual and Commander-style play over competitive formats. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out Unhinged cards for their humor and novelty, making this piece a memorable addition to any collection. The card's ability to generate creature tokens adds a strategic layer to deck building, particularly in multiplayer games where the shared counter mechanic can turn the tide. For fans of the Magic brand, this card represents a fun deviation from standard rules, offering a playful twist on artifact interactions. Its place in the Unhinged set history ensures it remains a sought-after item for those looking to complete the full catalog of the expansion.
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Water Gun Balloon Game
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Mark Brill
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English
{2}
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As this artifact enters, each player puts a pop! counter on "0." Whenever a player casts a spell, move that player's pop! counter up one. Whenever a player's pop! counter hits "5," that player creates a 5/5 pink Giant Teddy Bear creature token and resets all pop! counters to "0."