The 2017 Unstable expansion foil card #19, Riveting Rigger, is a white mana Artifact Creature — Cyborg Rigger that brings chaotic contraption mechanics to Magic: The Gathering gameplay.
Riveting Rigger
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Unstable
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Description
Riveting Rigger is a foil Magic: The Gathering trading card from the 2017 Unstable set, identified by card number 19. This white mana card features a mana cost of {2}{W} and serves as an Artifact Creature with the Cyborg and Rigger subtypes. Designed by Mark A. Nelson, the card brings a distinct mechanical twist to the game through its entry trigger. When played, the controller may sacrifice another artifact to place two +1/+1 counters on Riveting Rigger and assemble a Contraption by placing the top card of their Contraption deck onto a sprocket. This interaction highlights the unique, humorous design philosophy that defined the Unstable release. The card operates as a 2/2 creature, allowing it to contribute to board presence while enabling the complex contraption ecosystem. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out foil versions of Unstable cards for their shimmering finish and the set's unconventional gameplay elements. The combination of artifact synergy and contraption assembly makes this card a memorable piece for enthusiasts of the format. The foil treatment adds visual appeal to this print, making it a desirable item for those who appreciate both the strategic depth and the aesthetic variety of the Unstable set. Whether used in casual games or collected for its thematic contribution, Riveting Rigger represents a key component of the 2017 expansion.
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Riveting Rigger
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Mark A. Nelson
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{W}
Artifact Creature — Cyborg Rigger
2 / 2
W
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When this creature enters, you may sacrifice another artifact. If you do, put two +1/+1 counters on this creature and it assembles a Contraption. (Put the top card of your Contraption deck face up onto one of your sprockets.)
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