The 2017 Magic: The Gathering Unstable Garbage Elemental is a distinctive Uncommon card featuring the Unleash mechanic and the quirky Art Menace rule.
Garbage Elemental
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Unstable
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Released in 2017 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Unstable expansion, the Garbage Elemental (#82e) stands out for its humorous take on creature mechanics. This Uncommon card features artwork by Hector Ortiz and introduces a playful twist with the Unleash ability, allowing players to decide whether the creature enters the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter, albeit with the restriction that it cannot block while that counter remains. Beyond its entry condition, the card offers a unique strategic layer through its Art Menace rule, which dictates that creatures with counters can only be blocked by opponents whose artwork displays two or more visible figures. As a key piece for collectors of the Unstable set, this card represents the innovative and satirical design philosophy of the series. Collectors often seek out the Garbage Elemental to complete their Unstable collection or to appreciate its creative interaction with the game's rules. The card's distinct identity as a Creature-Elemental with a mana cost of {4}{R} makes it a memorable addition to any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast's library.
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Garbage Elemental
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Hector Ortiz
Card Stock
English
{4}{R}
Creature — Elemental
4 / 3
R
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Unleash (You may have this creature enter with a +1/+1 counter on it. It can't block as long as it has a +1/+1 counter on it.) Each creature you control with any kind of counter on it has art menace. (They can't be blocked except by creatures with two or more visible figures in their art.)