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Phyrexian Metamorph
PLST · The List #NPH-42 · Rare · released 2019-11-07
{3}{U/P}
Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter
({U/P} can be paid with either {U} or 2 life.)
You may have this creature enter as a copy of any artifact or creature on the battlefield, except it's an artifact in addition to its other types.
Phyrexian Metamorph is a rare blue creature from The List (2019). It has been printed 12 times across 9 sets, from 2011 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $2.17 to $42.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$3.59
Format legality
Where you can play Phyrexian Metamorph in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (12)
Prices range from $2.17 to $42.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Edge of Eternities Commander at $2.17.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Phyrexia Promos | 42★ | Rare | — | $20.47 |
| New Phyrexia | 42 | Rare | $4.18 | $32.32 |
| Magic Online Promos | 40082 | Rare | — | — |
| The List This page | NPH-42 | Rare | $3.59 | — |
| Double Masters | 341 | Rare | $20.25 | $23.88 |
| Double Masters | 61 | Rare | $4.20 | $8.33 |
| Magic Online Promos | 82828 | Rare | — | — |
| Historic Anthology 6 | 2 | Rare | — | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1110 | Rare | $34.04 | $42.99 |
| Murders at Karlov Manor Commander | 116 | Rare | $3.67 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1758 | Rare | $10.07 | — |
| Edge of Eternities Commander | 75 | Rare | $2.17 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (8).
- 2011-06-01If the chosen permanent has {X} in its mana cost (such as Protean Hydra), X is considered to be zero.
- 2011-06-01If the chosen permanent is a token, Phyrexian Metamorph copies the original characteristics of that token as stated by the effect that put the token onto the battlefield, except it's also an artifact. Phyrexian Metamorph is not a token.
- 2011-06-01If Phyrexian Metamorph somehow enters at the same time as another permanent (due to Mass Polymorph or Liliana Vess's third ability, for example), Phyrexian Metamorph can't become a copy of that permanent. You may choose only a permanent that's already on the battlefield.
- 2011-06-01If Phyrexian Metamorph copies a noncreature artifact, it is no longer a creature.
- 2011-06-01If the chosen creature is copying something else (for example, if the chosen creature is a Clone), then your Phyrexian Metamorph enters as whatever the chosen creature copied, except it's also an artifact.
- 2011-06-01Any "enters" abilities of the copied permanent will trigger when Phyrexian Metamorph enters. Any "as [this] enters" or "[this] enters with" abilities of the chosen permanent will also work.
- 2011-06-01Except for also being an artifact, Phyrexian Metamorph copies exactly what was printed on the original permanent and nothing more (unless that creature is itself copying something or is a token; see below). It doesn't copy whether that permanent is tapped or untapped, whether it has any counters on it or Auras attached to it, or any noncopy effects that have changed its power, toughness, types, color, and so on.
- 2011-06-01You can choose not to copy anything. In that case, Phyrexian Metamorph simply enters as a 0/0 artifact creature and is put into its owner's graveyard as a state-based action (unless something else is raising its toughness).
Frequently asked questions
Is Phyrexian Metamorph legal in Commander?
Yes — Phyrexian Metamorph is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Phyrexian Metamorph legal in?
Phyrexian Metamorph is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Phyrexian Metamorph been printed?
Phyrexian Metamorph has been printed 12 times across 9 sets, from 2011 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Phyrexian Metamorph?
The cheapest printing is Edge of Eternities Commander (#75) at about $2.17.
Who illustrated Phyrexian Metamorph?
This printing of Phyrexian Metamorph was illustrated by Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss.