Dogsnail Engine
Unstable 178 • uncommon
- Set
- Unstable
- Collector number
- 178
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Chuck Lukacs
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
Whenever you crank this Contraption, target player gains life equal to the greatest power among creatures you control.
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
The Dogsnail Engine was released in 2017 as part of Unstable, the third 'un-set' produced by Wizards of the Coast for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. These sets are designed for casual play and experimentation, featuring mechanics that are too chaotic or complex for standard tournament environments. The set was conceived by head designer Mark Rosewater to celebrate the inherent joy and absurdity of the game, prioritizing humor and unconventional interactions over rigid competitive balance.
The artwork was created by Igor Kieryluk, who depicted the creature as a surreal, biological fusion of a gastropod and canine features. The design leans into the set's overarching theme of 'Steamflogger' machines and strange creature typings. Upon its release, it was well-received by fans of the Commander format and cube builders, who appreciated its unique ability to manipulate the game board in ways that standard expansion sets rarely permit.
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