Magic: The Gathering

Buzzing Whack-a-Doodle

Unstable 141 • uncommon

Set: Unstable
Collector number: 141
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Mark A. Nelson
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Lore

Why it matters

Buzzing Whack-a-Doodle is an artifact from the 2017 Magic: The Gathering set Un-stable, a release known for its humorous, non-traditional gameplay mechanics. Featuring the distinct, illustrative style of artist Mark A. Nelson, this card is prized by collectors who appreciate the unique design space and whimsical tone of the Un- sets.

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Card face

What it does

As this artifact enters, you and an opponent each secretly choose Whack or Doodle. Then those choices are revealed. If the choices match, this artifact has that ability. Otherwise, it has Buzz.

• Whack — tap: Target player loses 2 life.

• Doodle — tap: You gain 3 life.

• Buzz — 2 generic mana, tap: Draw a card.

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

The Buzzing Whack-a-Doodle was released in 2017 as part of the Unstable set, the third silver-bordered expansion produced by Wizards of the Coast for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed specifically for casual play and draft environments, the Unstable set leaned into humor, experimental mechanics, and meta-commentary on the game's traditional ruleset.

The card's art was created by Mark A. Nelson, a long-time contributor to the game known for his distinct, often whimsical or grotesque illustrative style. Nelson's design for the piece emphasizes the chaotic, contraption-oriented aesthetic central to the Unstable set's flavor, portraying the mechanical absurdity that define the set's unique identity within the broader Magic card library.

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About

About Buzzing Whack-a-Doodle

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