The mechanics and collectibility of Rafi, Retro Racer, a Rare Legendary Dinosaur Pilot from Magic: The Gathering's 2025 Unknown Event set.
Rafi, Retro Racer
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Unknown Event
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Rafi, Retro Racer (card number RR04e) stands out in Magic: The Gathering's 2025 Unknown Event set as a distinctive Legendary Creature with the Dinosaur Pilot subtype. Released by Wizards of the Coast, this Rare card brings a nostalgic, retro-themed twist to the Commander format, appealing to collectors who appreciate unique mechanics and thematic flavor. As a Red mana card with a mana value of four, Rafi offers strategic depth for players building around the commander archetype. When entering the battlefield or at the start of the first upkeep, this card introduces retro gaming elements to the game, specifically impacting mana burn and placing combat damage on the stack. Additionally, its activated ability allows players to sacrifice the creature to generate three red mana, providing resource flexibility during gameplay. Collectors value this product for its creative design and its role within the expanding Unknown Event universe. The card's identity as a Dinosaur Pilot adds variety to creature types, making it a sought-after addition for those completing set collections or building themed decks. Its status as a Rare print ensures it holds a specific place in the set's distribution, attracting hobbyists interested in the evolving landscape of Magic: The Gathering trading cards.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Rafi, Retro Racer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Card Stock
English
{3}{R}
Legendary Creature — Dinosaur Pilot
3 / 3
R
Card Text
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When Rafi enters and at the beginning of the first upkeep in a game where it's your commander, there's mana burn and combat damage uses the stack for the rest of the game. (If you don't know what that means, ask somebody over 30.) {R}, Sacrifice Rafi: Each player adds {R}{R}{R}.