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The 2017 Magic: The Gathering Unstable release features Amateur Auteur (card #3c), a white Human creature designed for humorous gameplay with a sacrifice mechanic.

Amateur Auteur

2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Unstable

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Product Overview

Description

Created by artist McLean Kendree, this Common card belongs to the white mana color identity and carries a mana cost of {1}{W}. As a 2/2 Human creature, it offers a modest presence on the battlefield that players can leverage for specific strategic effects. Amateur Auteur’s primary functionality revolves around its activated ability. By sacrificing this creature, a player can destroy a target enchantment. This mechanic provides a niche but valuable tool for controlling the board, particularly against decks that rely heavily on enchantment-based strategies. The flavor text, drawing from the fictional musical "THEROS! The Musical," adds a layer of narrative humor that is characteristic of the Unstable set. It references Elspeth and Heliod, connecting the card to the broader Theros block lore while maintaining the set's irreverent tone. For collectors of trading card games, this card represents a distinct era of Magic design that prioritized fun and experimentation over competitive rigor. Amateur Auteur is a sought-after piece for those who appreciate the creative risk-taking of this release. Whether you are building a Commander deck with a humorous theme or simply adding to a collection of Unstable cards, this product offers a unique gameplay experience. The card's straightforward design and clear rules text make it accessible to new players while still providing interesting decisions for veteran commanders. Amateur Auteur, with its specific sacrifice-to-destroy-enchantment ability, adds variety to any white-based collection. Its place in the 2017 Unstable lineup makes it a notable item for anyone tracking the evolution of Magic: The Gathering's design language during this period.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2017

Series

Unstable

Card Number

#3c

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Common

Artist

McLean Kendree

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{W}

Type

Creature — Human

Power / Toughness

2 / 2

Color

W

Card Text

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Sacrifice this creature: Destroy target enchantment.

Elspeth, blessed by Heliod, stepped up where the hydra trod. Soon afterward, a lesson learned: attack the Champion, get burned! —*THEROS! The Musical*

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What is the mana cost and type of Amateur Auteur?

Amateur Auteur has a mana cost of {1}{W} and is a Creature — Human with a power and toughness of 2/2. It belongs to the white mana color identity.

What ability does the Amateur Auteur card have?

The card has an activated ability that allows you to sacrifice it to destroy a target enchantment. This makes it a useful tool for removing enchantment-based threats.

Which set does card 3c belong to?

Card 3c is part of the Unstable expansion released in 2017. It is a Common rarity card designed with the set's signature humorous and experimental mechanics.

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