What, how come nobody has mentioned Clergy en-Vec?
This thread is about unusual cards from a mechanical standpoint, not cards with hilariously inappropriate art (and flavor text). We get that it's funny; it doesn't need to appear in every "What are the ____est cards ever printed?" thread.
Per the OP, I nominate Serum Poweder, as it's the only card on which the word "mulligan" appears; Imperial Mask, another Future Sight oddity that is the only non-Un-card to refer to "teammates;" and Mirror Gallery (with an HM to the Brothers Yamazaki) for referencing the "Legend rule" directly.
My vote goes to Divine Intervention. Forcing the game to end in a draw? Bizarre. What kind of deck would run this card, aiming for a draw and not a win??
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"OK guys, lands tap for their enemy colours... but they also tap for white... oh wait, now they only tap for red - er, wait... no, blue!"
"Alright, I cast Stormtide Leviathan so that all lands also tap for green (?), and then I'm casting Prismatic Omen 'cause I'm sick of trying to figure this out."
"OK guys, lands tap for their enemy colours... but they also tap for white... oh wait, now they only tap for red - er, wait... no, blue!"
"Alright, I cast Stormtide Leviathan so that all lands also tap for green (?), and then I'm casting Prismatic Omen 'cause I'm sick of trying to figure this out."
I think it's hilarious how easy Chains of Mephistopheles' original card text is to grokk, yet how mindbogglingly incomprehensible it's oracle wording is.
I remember first reading the Oracle wording and saying "Wait, what?"
Planeswalkers. Getting "another player" to help you? Chase mythics? Reusable abilities that scream CARD ADVANTAGE? gaining virtual life while doing it? Being no more than a money printing scheme? Jace?
They're the only ones responsible for the massive increase of average casting cost of Legacy decks, even Zoo runs Elspeth. And the diluting of the fantasy flavor of the game, now it looks like a generic comic with canned plots and now with Innistrad, Harry Potter meets Twilight.
Planeswalkers. Getting "another player" to help you? Chase mythics? Reusable abilities that scream CARD ADVANTAGE? gaining virtual life while doing it? Being no more than a money printing scheme? Jace?
They're the only ones responsible for the massive increase of average casting cost of Legacy decks, even Zoo runs Elspeth. And the diluting of the fantasy flavor of the game, now it looks like a generic comic with canned plots and now with Innistrad, Harry Potter meets Twilight.
Seriously.
Serisouly planeswalkers have been out for years and still people are complaining about them? in forums that have nothing to do with them? comeon man...
Besides there was Splendid Genesis (not really a real card, but richard garfield made it so its still legit) that got another player to to help you, not just a powerful character in a fantasy card game to assist you.
waterfront bouncer would be mine, just look at the art, huge tank guy with blue skin, power and toughness 1/1. wait what?! HES A MERFOLK HUH?!
"OK guys, lands tap for their enemy colours... but they also tap for white... oh wait, now they only tap for red - er, wait... no, blue!"
"Alright, I cast Stormtide Leviathan so that all lands also tap for green (?), and then I'm casting Prismatic Omen 'cause I'm sick of trying to figure this out."
I feel like one of the sub-themes of ABU was "lets screw with combat, which we already did a terrible job of explaining in the tiny rulebook!" There was the banding mechanic, and then cards like Raging River, Two-Headed Giant of Foriys, Camouflage, False Orders... I mean, come on now guys.
I have heard vague rumors of a moustache-dispensing vending machine in a distant laundromat, across the street from a tattoo parlor. However, this information is shaky, and time is of the essence.
Wait, I did not know that Waterfront Bouncer was a merfolk.
@Rakdos Guildmage-It was supposed to be just a shaman, then the art came back. I could not find the link quickly, but I think it was in Latest Developments where they talked about it.
My vote goes to Illusionary mask. By far weirder than any other non-un card I've seen. Your opponent just pretty much has to take your word on whatever triggered and non-tapping activated abilities it has.
"Hmm, I don't think there is a 1-drop creature that destroys three nonland permanents when it enters the battlefield..."
This was back in like 1996, when "Type 2" didn't really exist. It's also why cards like Brass Man and Orcish Artillery were played in the original Sligh deck.
Wow, first post a guy every makes, and its a necro that accuses people of forgetting a card that hadn't been printed when the last post was made.
On topic, Chain cards Chain LightningChain of VaporChain Stasis are all pretty weird. Cards that give your opponent a chance to cast them? Though chain of vapor is generally used on your own permanents, and chain of vapor can be used to untap a bunch of your own permanents.
Oh God, homelands blue in general though. Coral Reef. Polyp counters. Sacrificing islands to get more, and trading them for +0/+1 counters. Baki's Curse.
Edit: Lulz, I forgot Forget. Such a weird concept for a card, dude forgets a couple spells, so he draws two cards, and funny art. Also notable that it is the template for red looting, and one of the first cards with any kind of looting.
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This thread is about unusual cards from a mechanical standpoint, not cards with hilariously inappropriate art (and flavor text). We get that it's funny; it doesn't need to appear in every "What are the ____est cards ever printed?" thread.
Per the OP, I nominate Serum Poweder, as it's the only card on which the word "mulligan" appears; Imperial Mask, another Future Sight oddity that is the only non-Un-card to refer to "teammates;" and Mirror Gallery (with an HM to the Brothers Yamazaki) for referencing the "Legend rule" directly.
Just look at 2 things.
The only Zombie Shaman in the game.
It is a zombie that creates GOBLIN tokens?
Whoa! Imagine Naked Singularity and Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth in play, and then somebody drops Blood Moon (or Magus of the Moon). So confusing.
"OK guys, lands tap for their enemy colours... but they also tap for white... oh wait, now they only tap for red - er, wait... no, blue!"
"Alright, I cast Stormtide Leviathan so that all lands also tap for green (?), and then I'm casting Prismatic Omen 'cause I'm sick of trying to figure this out."
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G Pumped Elvish Warriors G
GW Infectious Slivers WG
WU Milling Allies UW
Legacy:
UB Hex-Depths BU (combo-control)
G NO/Aggro Elves G
Commander:
WUBRG Sliver Army GRBUW (multiplayer)
WUG Rafiq the Exalted GUW (1-on-1 voltron)
GU Edric's Circus UG (multiplayer tokens)
B Relentless Rats B (multiplayer combo)
UB Sygg, the Punisher (in progress)BU
UBR Nicol Bolas, Elder Dragon Highlander RBU (in progress)
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Just add Mycosynth Lattice.
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I remember first reading the Oracle wording and saying "Wait, what?"
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Serisouly planeswalkers have been out for years and still people are complaining about them? in forums that have nothing to do with them? comeon man...
Besides there was Splendid Genesis (not really a real card, but richard garfield made it so its still legit) that got another player to to help you, not just a powerful character in a fantasy card game to assist you.
waterfront bouncer would be mine, just look at the art, huge tank guy with blue skin, power and toughness 1/1. wait what?! HES A MERFOLK HUH?!
Throw in Reality Twist and run for the hills.
If you want really weird cards, look at early sets, Legends in particular. They are chalk full of weirdness. I've a soft spot for Raging River.
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I feel like one of the sub-themes of ABU was "lets screw with combat, which we already did a terrible job of explaining in the tiny rulebook!" There was the banding mechanic, and then cards like Raging River, Two-Headed Giant of Foriys, Camouflage, False Orders... I mean, come on now guys.
@Rakdos Guildmage-It was supposed to be just a shaman, then the art came back. I could not find the link quickly, but I think it was in Latest Developments where they talked about it.
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Buh-what?
That is definitely my choice for weirdest creature type choice of all time. I always thought he was just a burly blue human.
(Actually, he would have been perfect as a Vedalken with his blue skin... Too bad Vedalken didn't exist back then.)
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"Hmm, I don't think there is a 1-drop creature that destroys three nonland permanents when it enters the battlefield..."
"Oh there is. Trust me."
Both Brass Man and Orcish Artillery are from 4th Edition, and Lightning Bolt and Fireball would have been sufficient. You're probably thinking of Dwarven Lieutenant and Dwarven Trader in the original Sligh deck.
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Who allows you to "spread the love" as I would call it.
It's ability is "tap" draw two cards, give Humble Defector to target opponent, activate this ability only on your turn.
On topic, Chain cards Chain Lightning Chain of Vapor Chain Stasis are all pretty weird. Cards that give your opponent a chance to cast them? Though chain of vapor is generally used on your own permanents, and chain of vapor can be used to untap a bunch of your own permanents.
Oh God, homelands blue in general though. Coral Reef. Polyp counters. Sacrificing islands to get more, and trading them for +0/+1 counters. Baki's Curse.
Edit: Lulz, I forgot Forget. Such a weird concept for a card, dude forgets a couple spells, so he draws two cards, and funny art. Also notable that it is the template for red looting, and one of the first cards with any kind of looting.
Onering's 4 simple steps that let you solve any problem with Magic's gameplay
Step 1: Identify the problem. What aspect of Magic don't you like? Step 2: Find out how others deal with the problem. How do players deal with this aspect of the game when they run into it? Step 3: Do what those players do. Step 4: No more problem. Bonus: You are now better at Magic. Enjoy those extra wins!