Rock Lobster
Unglued 79 • common
- Set
- Unglued
- Collector number
- 79
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Heather Hudson
- Market price
- $1.55
What it does
Creatures named Scissors Lizard can't attack or block.
Many take the lobster for granite.
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
Released in 1998 as part of the Unglued set, Rock Lobster represents Magic: The Gathering's first official foray into silver-bordered, non-tournament-legal humor cards. The set was conceived as a lighthearted departure from the game's established lore, allowing Wizards of the Coast to experiment with mechanics that broke standard rules, such as those involving rock-paper-scissors interactions.
The card was illustrated by Ron Spencer, whose surreal and energetic style complemented the set's satirical tone. The design leans heavily into the absurdity of the B-52s song of the same name, intentionally positioning the creature as a literal crustacean playing a guitar. Upon its debut, the card was well-received by players looking for casual, novelty experiences, cementing its status as a quintessential piece of Magic's experimental history.
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About Rock Lobster
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