Shapeshifter (REN #157)
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Shapeshifter is a uncommon printing from Renaissance (REN #157), a Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter. Illustrated by Dan Frazier.
Card text
As this creature enters, choose a number between 0 and 7.
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may choose a number between 0 and 7.
Shapeshifter's power is equal to the last chosen number and its toughness is equal to 7 minus that number.
Details
| Mana cost | {6} |
|---|---|
| Type | Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter |
| Power / Toughness | * / 7-* |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Renaissance (REN) |
| Collector number | 157 |
| Artist | Dan Frazier |
| Released | 1995-08-01 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $4.99 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- August 1, 2008 — The ability that sets its power and toughness is a characteristic-defining ability. This means it applies before any other effects that modify power and/or toughness.
- August 1, 2008 — The ability that lets you choose a new number is a triggered ability that triggers only once each upkeep.
Other printings of Shapeshifter
Every MTGBrew page for another printing of Shapeshifter:
- Shapeshifter (4BB #345)
- Shapeshifter (4ED #345)
- Shapeshifter (5ED #398)
- Shapeshifter (ATQ #64)
- Shapeshifter (ME4 #226)
- Shapeshifter (RIN #138)
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