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Skinshifter
M12 · Magic 2012 #195 · Rare · released 2011-07-15
{1}{G}
Creature — Human Shaman
{G}: Choose one. Activate only once each turn.
• Until end of turn, this creature becomes a Rhino with base power and toughness 4/4 and gains trample.
• Until end of turn, this creature becomes a Bird with base power and toughness 2/2 and gains flying.
• Until end of turn, this creature becomes a Plant with base power and toughness 0/8.
Skinshifter is a rare green creature from Magic 2012 (2011). Recent market prices range from $0.36 to $1.78 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.36
USD Foil$1.78
Format legality
Where you can play Skinshifter in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings
Prices range from $0.36 to $1.78 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Magic 2012 at $0.36.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic 2012 This page | 195 | Rare | $0.36 | $1.78 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (6).
- 2011-09-22You choose the ability's mode when you activate it.
- 2011-09-22No matter which mode you choose, Skinshifter will cease to have any creature types it previously had. If you activate its ability choosing the first mode, it will become only a Rhino; it's no longer a Human or a Shaman.
- 2011-09-22No matter which mode you choose, Skinshifter will retain any other card types it may have. For example, if an effect causes Skinshifter to be an artifact in addition to its other types and you activate its ability choosing the first mode, it will be both an artifact and a Rhino creature.
- 2011-09-22Skinshifter's ability doesn't cause it to lose any other abilities it may have.
- 2011-09-22Skinshifter's ability doesn't affect its copiable values. Creatures that enter as a copy of Skinshifter will enter as 1/1 Human Shaman creatures.
- 2011-09-22You can activate Skinshifter's ability during any player's turn, but only once on each turn.
Frequently asked questions
Is Skinshifter legal in Commander?
Yes — Skinshifter is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Skinshifter legal in?
Skinshifter is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Skinshifter been printed?
Skinshifter has a single printing, released in 2011.
What is the cheapest printing of Skinshifter?
The cheapest printing is Magic 2012 (#195) at about $0.36.
Who illustrated Skinshifter?
This printing of Skinshifter was illustrated by Matt Stewart.