The 2017 Magic: The Gathering Unstable set with this foil Teacher's Pet card. A Cat Bird Scientist featuring augment mechanics and humorous flavor.
Teacher's Pet
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Unstable
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Description
Among its most memorable creatures is Teacher's Pet, a Card Number 25 from the set, which stands out as a Cat Bird Scientist with a mana cost of one white mana and one generic mana. This foil variant adds a shimmering finish to the card, enhancing its visual appeal for collectors who appreciate the distinctive aesthetic of the Unstable series. As a creature with the types Cat, Bird, and Scientist, Teacher's Pet offers unique gameplay potential through the augment mechanic. The card allows players to sacrifice it to search their library for an augment card and combine it with a target host creature they control. This strategic interaction highlights the set's focus on customization and hybridization, themes that are further emphasized by the card's humorous flavor text. The text playfully references the scientific process, noting that an attempt to create an amphibious chicken resulted in an aquaphobic fish instead, adding a layer of narrative charm to the card. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards from the Unstable set due to their creative designs and innovative rules. Teacher's Pet, with its foil treatment and whimsical concept, is a prime example of what makes this set special. Whether you are building a themed deck or simply adding to your collection of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, this card provides both mechanical utility and entertainment value. Its status as an Uncommon rarity ensures it is accessible while still being a sought-after piece for enthusiasts of the Unstable era. The combination of artistic creativity and strategic depth in cards like Teacher's Pet continues to attract both casual players and serious collectors alike.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Teacher's Pet
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Mark Behm
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}
Creature — Cat Bird Scientist
2 / 1
W
Card Text
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{2}{W}, Sacrifice this creature: Search your library for a card with augment, combine it with target host you control, then shuffle.
"First attempt: unsuccessful. Instead of an amphibious chicken, hybridization produced an aquaphobic fish."






