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The 2017 Magic: The Gathering Unstable expansion features Amateur Auteur as a two-mana Human creature. This foil common card includes a unique sacrifice ability to remove enchantments.

Amateur Auteur

2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Unstable

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Product Overview

Description

Within this set, Amateur Auteur (card number 3c) stands out as a versatile white creature that blends strategic utility with the set's signature lighthearted tone. As a common rarity card, it serves as an accessible entry point for new players and a flexible tool for experienced collectors looking to round out their Unstable collection. Amateur Auteur is a Human creature with a mana cost of one white mana and one generic mana, resulting in a mana value of two. With power and toughness of 2/2, it offers a solid body for early-game plays. However, its true value in Magic: The Gathering decks lies in its activated ability. By sacrificing this creature, players can destroy a target enchantment. This mechanic allows Amateur Auteur to function as a flexible removal tool, providing a strategic answer to persistent enchantment threats that might otherwise bog down a game. The flavor text, inspired by the whimsical world of Theros, adds to the card's charm, referencing a musical lesson about attacking the right target. Collector interest in Unstable cards often stems from their unique artwork and mechanics that do not appear in standard sets. The foil treatment of this Amateur Auteur card adds a layer of visual appeal, making it a desirable addition for those who appreciate the aesthetic diversity of the Magic: The Gathering brand. Whether used in casual Commander games or collected as part of a broader Unstable series, this card represents a fun and functional piece of the game's history. Its straightforward rules text and impactful effect make it a staple for decks that need efficient, one-time removal options. The card is illustrated by McLean Kendree, contributing to the distinctive visual style of the 2017 release.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

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

Finish

Foil

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 of Amateur Auteur?

Amateur Auteur has a mana cost of one generic mana and one white mana, totaling a mana value of two. It is a white card that enters the battlefield as a 2/2 Human creature.

How does the ability of Amateur Auteur work?

You can activate the ability of Amateur Auteur by sacrificing it. When you do, you may destroy a target enchantment. This makes it a versatile tool for removing persistent enchantment threats.

What set does Amateur Auteur belong to?

Amateur Auteur is part of the Magic: The Gathering Unstable set, released in 2017. It is card number 3c in the set and is printed as a common rarity card.

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