Hangman
~$0.33 low · ~$1.11 high
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Black. Creature — Human Villain
Unstable #56 · Illustrated by Alex Konstad
Unstable #56 · Illustrated by Alex KonstadWhat is Hangman worth?
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Oracle text
As this creature enters, secretly note a word with six to eight letters.
: Target player who doesn't control this creature guesses the noted word or an unguessed letter in that word. If they guess wrong, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Any player may activate this ability.
When a player guesses the noted word or all of its letters, sacrifice this creature.
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Format legality
The only printing of Hangman
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Unstable ust #56· 2017rare· Cardmarket €0.23 · €0.73 foil | rare | $0.33 | $1.11 | €0.23€0.73 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2017
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 1
- Artist
- Alex Konstad
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Unstable card (#56).
56 · R · EN
- 56Collector number, as Scryfall lists it. The printed form can differ on promos and special products.
- RRare
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (5)
January 19, 2018
If Hangman changes controllers, the person who originally chose the word continues to fulfill their duties as letters or words are guessed. Now that this player doesn’t control Hangman, they will have a much easier time figuring out the word.
January 19, 2018
Each letter can be guessed only once.
January 19, 2018
If a guessed letter appears multiple times in the word, you should fill in each instance of the letter in the word.
January 19, 2018
You must choose a word in a language each player understands. If there are multiple such languages, you should specify which one you’re using as you secretly note the word.
January 19, 2018
The abilities mimic the game of hangman. You tell each player how long the secret word is. You may even draw out blanks as one does in the game of hangman.
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