Proper Laboratory Attire, a foil uncommon equipment card from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Unstable set, offering strategic protection for your creatures.
Proper Laboratory Attire
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Unstable
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Description
Proper Laboratory Attire stands out in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Unstable expansion as a clever artifact equipment that blends utility with the set's signature humor. As card number 156 in the Unstable series, this foil uncommon piece provides a distinct tactical advantage by granting equipped creatures +2/+1 power and toughness along with protection from die rolls. This protection prevents any effect involving a die roll from blocking, targeting, dealing damage to, or attaching to the creature, making it a versatile tool for defensive strategies. The card was illustrated by Tom Babbey, whose artwork complements the whimsical tone of the Unstable set while clearly defining the card's mechanical role. With a mana cost of just one generic mana, Proper Laboratory Attire offers efficient value for players looking to enhance their board presence without breaking their mana curve. The equip cost of two additional mana allows for flexible timing, enabling players to attach the equipment when the need for protection or a power boost becomes most critical. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, this foil variant represents a tangible piece of the Unstable era's innovative design philosophy. Owning this card allows enthusiasts to appreciate the creativity behind its design and the strategic depth it brings to casual and competitive formats alike. Whether you are building a theme deck around artifacts or simply appreciate the unique flavor of the Unstable expansion, this card offers both aesthetic appeal and functional gameplay value. It serves as a reminder of how Magic: The Gathering continues to evolve through its more experimental and humorous subsets, providing collectors with diverse and engaging items to add to their libraries.
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Card Details
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Featured
Proper Laboratory Attire
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Tom Babbey
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}
Artifact — Equipment
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Equipped creature gets +2/+1 and has protection from die rolls. (Nothing that lets a player roll a die can block, target, deal damage to, or attach to equipped creature.) Equip {2}






