Magic: The Gathering

Avatar of Me

Unhinged 26 • rare

Set: Unhinged
Collector number: 26
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Greg Hildebrandt
Market price: $0.52

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare creature card stands out for its unique place within the series, offering a whimsical experience that encourages players to incorporate their own presence into the game. Its inclusion in this collection highlights the lighthearted and experimental nature of the set, making it a sought-after piece for those who appreciate creative design.

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Card face

What it does

This spell costs 1 generic mana more to cast for each ten years you've been alive.

Avatar of Me's power is equal to your height in feet and its toughness is equal to your American shoe size. Round to the nearest ½.

Avatar of Me is the color of your eyes.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

Where it came from

Avatar of Me was released in 2004 as part of the Unhinged expansion, a set designed by Wizards of the Coast to explore humorous and experimental mechanics that could not exist in standard Magic: The Gathering play. Released during a period when the game was looking to celebrate its tenth anniversary and expand its creative boundaries, the card was conceptualized to break the fourth wall by requiring the player to designate themselves as the creature. This reflected the set's broader goal of merging player identity with the game state through unorthodox interactions.

The artwork was commissioned from Greg Hildebrandt, one half of the iconic Brothers Hildebrandt duo known for their fantasy illustration and work on the Lord of the Rings calendars. Hildebrandt leaned into the surreal and meta-commentary nature of the card by depicting a figure surrounded by a mirror-like frame, capturing the sense of self-reflection inherent to the card's function. While the card is functionally unplayable in sanctioned competitive formats, it remains a notable example of the artistic flair and tongue-in-cheek design philosophy that defined the Unhinged release.

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About

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