The Unstable Garbage Elemental foil card is an uncommon 2017 Magic: The Gathering release featuring unique dice-rolling mechanics and a bold red finish.
Garbage Elemental
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Unstable
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The Magic: The Gathering Unstable expansion brought a distinctively humorous tone to the game, and the Garbage Elemental (#82c) stands out as one of its most entertaining entries. Released in 2017, this uncommon card features a striking foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors who appreciate the set's unique aesthetic. The card is identified by the UST set code and was illustrated by Hector Ortiz, adding to its desirability among fans of the Un-sets. Gameplay-wise, the Garbage Elemental offers a dynamic experience that diverges from traditional creature attacks. As a five-mana red Elemental, it possesses the Battle Cry ability, boosting other attackers by +1/+0. Its most defining feature, however, is its enters-the-battlefield trigger: players roll two six-sided dice to determine how many 1/1 red Goblin tokens to create based on the difference between the rolls. This element of chance makes every instance of playing the card unique. For collectors, the foil treatment and the card's quirky mechanics make it a memorable piece of Magic history, perfect for those looking to complete the Unstable set or add a fun, interactive element to their collection.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Garbage Elemental
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Hector Ortiz
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{R}
Creature — Elemental
3 / 2
R
Card Text
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Battle cry (Whenever this creature attacks, each other attacking creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.) When this creature enters, roll two six-sided dice. Create a number of 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens equal to the difference between those results.