The Amateur Auteur is a 2017 Unstable set card featuring a Human creature with the ability to destroy target enchantment by sacrificing itself.
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Unstable
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The Amateur Auteur card from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Unstable expansion offers a distinct gameplay experience for collectors and players alike. Identified by card number 3a, this Common rarity card introduces a Human creature with a mana cost of {1}{W} and a power/toughness of 2/2. The card is notable for its unique ability that allows the controller to sacrifice this creature to destroy a target enchantment, providing a strategic removal option against enchantment-based strategies. Designed by artist McLean Kendree, the Amateur Auteur reflects the humorous and unconventional tone characteristic of the Unstable series. As part of Magic: The Gathering's silver-bordered products, the card breaks traditional rules and introduces mechanics that challenge standard gameplay conventions. This makes it a valuable addition to collections focused on the Unstable era, appealing to those who appreciate the creative and experimental spirit of the brand. For collectors, the Amateur Auteur represents a piece of Magic history during a period when Wizards of the Coast expanded the game's boundaries with alternate rules and formats. The card's ability to interact directly with enchantments makes it a functional piece in various constructed formats, while its status as a Common ensures accessibility. Whether you are building a set of Unstable cards or seeking specific creatures for your deck, this card stands out for its clever design and utility. By exploring our catalog, collectors can find the Amateur Auteur and other key cards that define the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Amateur Auteur
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
McLean Kendree
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Creature — Human
2 / 2
W
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Sacrifice this creature: Destroy target enchantment.
And thus at Maze's End the runners end their strife. Our saving grace, that hooded kid, is now Guildpact for life. —*RAVNICA! The Musical*
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