Boomflinger
Unstable 172 • common
- Set
- Unstable
- Collector number
- 172
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- Market price
- $0.11
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 Unstable, the third silver-bordered expansion set for Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was crafted to subvert traditional gameplay mechanics, leaning into humor, chaotic effects, and experimental game design that would be unsuitable for standard tournament play. Its inclusion of an artifact card that allows for die-rolling mechanics reflects the set's core philosophy of embracing randomness and unpredictability.
The artwork was commissioned from Steve Prescott, a prolific contributor to the game known for his dynamic and slightly distorted aesthetic. Prescott was tasked with capturing the frantic, mechanical energy of the character, utilizing a bold, illustrative style that complements the whimsical nature of the Unset. Upon its release, the card was received as a quintessential piece of the Unstable experience, serving as a functional yet lighthearted tool for players engaging in casual, non-sanctioned games.
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About Boomflinger
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