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Xenic Poltergeist
4BB · Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border #173 · Rare · released 1995-04-01
{1}{B}{B}
Creature — Spirit
{T}: Until your next upkeep, target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value.
Xenic Poltergeist is a rare black creature from Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border (1995). It has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 1994 to 2011. Recent market prices range from $0.63 to $5.50 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
Format legality
Where you can play Xenic Poltergeist in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (7)
Prices range from $0.63 to $5.50 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Fourth Edition at $0.63.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiquities | 20 | Uncommon | $5.50 | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border This page | 173 | Rare | — | — |
| Fourth Edition | 173 | Rare | $0.63 | — |
| Rinascimento | 60 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Renaissance | 69 | Uncommon | $5.00 | — |
| Fifth Edition | 206 | Rare | $0.67 | — |
| Masters Edition IV | 104 | Uncommon | — | — |
More from Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2008-08-01A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature can attack, and its {T} abilities can be activated, only if its controller has continuously controlled that permanent since the beginning of their most recent turn. It doesn't matter how long the permanent has been a creature.
- 2004-10-04Wears off at the beginning of the upkeep, not during upkeep.
Frequently asked questions
Is Xenic Poltergeist legal in Commander?
Yes — Xenic Poltergeist is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Xenic Poltergeist legal in?
Xenic Poltergeist is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Xenic Poltergeist been printed?
Xenic Poltergeist has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 1994 to 2011.
What is the cheapest printing of Xenic Poltergeist?
The cheapest printing is Fourth Edition (#173) at about $0.63.
Who illustrated Xenic Poltergeist?
This printing of Xenic Poltergeist was illustrated by Dan Frazier.