The Chicken à la King card is a Rare Bird Noble creature from Magic: The Gathering's 2020 Unsanctioned expansion, featuring unique die-rolling mechanics.
Chicken à la King
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Unsanctioned
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Chicken à la King is a distinct Rare creature card from the 2020 Magic: The Gathering Unsanctioned set, identified by card number 21 and set code UND. Designed by Mark Zug, this Bird Noble creature costs {1}{U}{U} to cast and enters the battlefield with 2 power and 2 toughness. Unlike traditional spells, this card introduces interactive gameplay through its unique abilities, allowing players to roll a six-sided die to gain strategic advantages during matches. The card’s mechanics revolve around numerical outcomes, specifically rewarding players when a 6 is rolled by placing +1/+1 counters on all Birds controlled by the player. This design reflects the humorous and experimental nature of the Unsanctioned product line, which diverges from standard competitive play to offer novel experiences. Collectors often seek this card for its clever interaction with dice-based rules and its place within the broader Un-sanctioned universe. As part of Magic: The Gathering’s history of non-tournament-legal expansions, this release appeals to hobbyists interested in the evolution of card design and flavor. The Chicken à la King card remains a notable entry for those studying the creative directions taken by Wizards of the Coast in recent years. Its presence in collections highlights the diverse range of subjects and mechanics explored beyond conventional fantasy themes.
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Chicken à la King
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Mark Zug
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}{U}
Creature — Bird Noble
2 / 2
U
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Whenever a 6 is rolled on a six-sided die, put a +1/+1 counter on each Bird. (You may roll dice only when instructed to.) Tap an untapped Bird you control: Roll a six-sided die. (Like now.)
During the Chicken Revolution, the king managed to keep his head while the others—well, just ran around.