The 2017 Magic: The Gathering Unstable set with the foil Hangman card (#56). This Rare creature brings interactive gameplay to your collection.
Hangman
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Unstable
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This Rare foil card is a Creature — Human Villain with a mana cost of one black mana, making it accessible for early-game strategies. Designed by Alex Konstad, the card features a distinctive foil treatment that enhances its visual appeal for collectors focused on set completion. Hangman offers a unique interactive element to Magic: The Gathering gameplay. As it enters the battlefield, a secret word is noted, and opponents must guess letters or the full word to avoid giving the creature +1/+1 counters. This mechanic encourages social interaction and bluffing, hallmarks of the Unstable series' experimental design. For collectors, the foil finish adds significant value, distinguishing it from non-foil versions while maintaining the card's identity within the Unstable subset. Building a collection of Magic: The Gathering cards often involves seeking these special finishes to highlight key creatures. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new collector, adding Hangman to your roster provides both strategic depth and aesthetic variety. The card's simple yet engaging rules make it a memorable piece for any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast looking to diversify their portfolio with unique, non-traditional TCG elements.
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Featured
Hangman
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Alex Konstad
Card Stock
English
Foil
{B}
Creature — Human Villain
1 / 1
B
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As this creature enters, secretly note a word with six to eight letters. {1}: Target player who doesn't control this creature guesses the noted word or an unguessed letter in that word. If they guess wrong, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Any player may activate this ability. When a player guesses the noted word or all of its letters, sacrifice this creature.