Snickering Squirrel

Snickering Squirrel was released in 2017 as part of Unstable, the third silver-bordered expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, these sets were created to explore unconventional game mechanics, humor, and satire that fall outside the rules of standard tournament play. The card reflects the set's chaotic and experimental spirit, utilizing a unique die-rolling mechanic that rewards randomness.

The card’s illustration was provided by Michael Phillippi, who captured the whimsical and slightly mischievous tone intended for the set. By depicting a squirrel with a conspiratorial expression, the art serves to reinforce the card's function, which involves adding extra dice rolls to the game. It was received by the player base as a quintessential example of the Unstable set's lighthearted design philosophy, emphasizing fun and unpredictability over competitive rigidity.