Head Banger
Unstable 188 • common
- Set
- Unstable
- Collector number
- 188
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
Whenever you crank this Contraption, target creature must be blocked this turn if able.
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
Head Banger was released in 2017 as part of the Unstable set for Magic: The Gathering. As a silver-bordered expansion, the set was designed to explore unconventional mechanics and humor that fall outside the rules of standard tournament play. This particular card was conceptualized to capture the chaotic and rebellious spirit of the set, emphasizing the playstyle flexibility that defines Wizards of the Coast's satirical supplemental releases.
The card was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez, who utilized a high-energy aesthetic to match the card's theme. The design intentionally leans into absurdity, featuring a creature that embodies the literal translation of its name. Upon its release, players and critics noted the card for its creative contribution to draft environments, where its unique interaction with the game's mechanics added a layer of unpredictable fun to casual sessions.
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