Boomflinger
Unstable 172 • common
- Set
- Unstable
- Collector number
- 172
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
Whenever you crank this Contraption, roll two six-sided dice. This Contraption deals damage to target player or planeswalker equal to the difference between those results.
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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Where it came from
Boomflinger was released in 2017 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Unstable set, an expansion designed as an 'un-set' that prioritizes humor and experimental gameplay mechanics over the constraints of traditional competitive play. The set was developed by Wizards of the Coast to explore unconventional card types and interactions, pushing the boundaries of the game's ruleset with whimsical, self-referential design.
The card was illustrated by artist Matt Cavotta, who has a long history with the franchise. Following the established aesthetic of the Unstable set—which draws heavily on a retro-futuristic, steam-powered, and contraption-focused theme—Cavotta utilized a vibrant, exaggerated art style to emphasize the chaotic and playful nature of the character. The card was well-received by fans of the series for its integration into the 'Contraption' sub-theme, which became a hallmark of the set's unique mechanical identity.
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About Boomflinger
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