Magic: The Gathering

Cardboard Carapace

Unglued 54 • rare

Set: Unglued
Collector number: 54
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 5 generic mana green mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Green
Artist: Douglas Shuler
Market price: $2.29

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Market

What it's worth

$2.29market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$2.08 – $2.29 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Unglued set, this item represents a unique intersection of game mechanics and physical interaction. Collectors prize this card for its distinct role within its specific series, standing out as a notable piece for those who appreciate the unconventional design philosophy of its origin.

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Card face

What it does

Enchant creature

For each other card named Cardboard Carapace you have with you outside the game, enchanted creature gets +1/+1.

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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

Released in 1998 as part of the Unglued set, Cardboard Carapace was designed as a quintessential silver-bordered card intended to disrupt the standard rules of Magic: The Gathering. Wizards of the Coast developed the set as a humorous, self-aware experiment that allowed designers to explore mechanics that would be impossible within the constraints of competitive tournament play.

The card was illustrated by Melissa A. Benson, a long-time contributor to the game's early aesthetic. The design purposefully leans into the literal interpretation of its name, featuring an illustration of a creature encased in cardboard boxes. It remains a notable example of the set's commitment to breaking the fourth wall, utilizing physical humor to challenge the player's interaction with the game's components.

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About

About Cardboard Carapace

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