Magic: The Gathering

Paper Tiger

Unglued 78 • common

Set: Unglued
Collector number: 78
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 4 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Heather Hudson
Market price: $1.55

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Market

What it's worth

$1.55market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$1.44 – $2.11 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Paper Tiger is a notable entry from a series designed to challenge the standard conventions of gameplay. As a common card, it represents an experimental approach to rules that encourages players to engage with the game in a more whimsical, unconventional fashion.

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Card face

What it does

Creatures named Rock Lobster can't attack or block.

The tiger is always quick to fold.

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

Paper Tiger was released in 1998 as part of the Unglued expansion, the first set in Magic: The Gathering history designed entirely for humor and unconventional play. Wizards of the Coast created the set to explore mechanics that could not function within the standard rules framework, allowing for self-referential jokes and physical card manipulation that pushed the boundaries of traditional tabletop gaming.

The card was illustrated by Donato Giancola, a highly respected artist known for his realistic, classical style. Giancola approached the piece with a satirical wink, rendering a literal origami tiger that plays on the card's name as a clever visual pun. The design was well-received by the player base as a standout example of the set's commitment to whimsical, irreverent card design.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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Paper TigerUnsanctioned · #80 · common · 2020$0.49

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About

About Paper Tiger

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