The Beast in Show (UST-103d) is a Common creature card from the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Unstable expansion. This 6/4 green Beast features the Trample ability and whimsical flavor text referencing Wildspeaker Ranch.
Beast in Show
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Unstable
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As a Common rarity card, it offers collectors an accessible way to engage with the Unstable era, which broke traditional design boundaries to deliver a unique gaming experience. The card is illustrated by artist Mike Burns, whose work contributes to the set's signature blend of satire and fantasy elements. From a gameplay perspective, Beast in Show is a green Creature — Beast with a mana cost of {4}{G}{G} and a mana value of 6. It boasts a substantial power and toughness of 6/4, making it a formidable presence on the battlefield. Its primary ability is Trample, a keyword that allows excess damage to be assigned to the defending player or planeswalker if the blocking creatures are destroyed. This mechanic adds strategic depth, allowing players to utilize the Beast's high stats to push through damage even against multiple blockers. The flavor text adds to the card's personality, referencing the "long championship lineage of Wildspeaker Ranch" and highlighting the creature's "paragon of tusk curvature." This narrative detail, while lighthearted, enriches the lore surrounding the card and the Unstable set's broader world-building efforts. Collectors often seek out Beast in Show for its combination of solid gameplay mechanics and the set's unique artistic style. Whether building a casual deck or completing a full Unstable set, this card represents a fun and functional piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Collectors can find Beast in Show alongside other cards from the set, allowing for easy completion of collections and access to diverse gameplay options. The Unstable set remains a favorite among hobbyists for its creativity and the memorable cards it introduced, making Beast in Show a worthwhile addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection.
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Featured Subject
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Beast in Show
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Mike Burns
Card Stock
English
{4}{G}{G}
Creature — Beast
6 / 4
G
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Trample
"Not a surprise to see her on the podium. This paragon of tusk curvature is just the latest addition to the long championship lineage of Wildspeaker Ranch."









