Magic: The Gathering

Amateur Auteur

Unstable 3d • common

Set: Unstable
Collector number: 3d
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: McLean Kendree
Market price: $0.20

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$0.20market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.18 – $0.20 over the tracked period

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Card face

What it does

Sacrifice this creature: Destroy target enchantment.

The two Eldrazi titans fell and set the ground a-rumbling! "How come no one ever listens?" old Ugin flew off grumbling.— *ZENDIKAR! The Musical*

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StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyNot legal
VintageNot legal
CommanderNot legal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerNot legal

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Provenance

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Amateur Auteur is a card from the 2017 Magic: The Gathering set Unstable, which was the third silver-bordered expansion designed by Wizards of the Coast. These sets are known for their whimsical, rule-breaking mechanics that fall outside the standard competitive format, allowing designers to experiment with meta-humor and unconventional gameplay interactions. The set was developed under the guidance of Mark Rosewater, who sought to blend traditional fantasy tropes with a distinct sense of self-aware comedy.

The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, an iconic illustrator whose work helped define the aesthetic of Magic: The Gathering during its formative years. The design of Amateur Auteur leans into the theme of cinematic creation and personal ambition, serving as a playful nod to the amateur filmmaking process. Upon its release, the card was received warmly by the player community as a quintessential example of the Un-set ethos, which prioritizes interactive and often chaotic social play over strict adherence to conventional card limitations.

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