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Volrath's Shapeshifter
STH · Stronghold #48 · Rare · released 1998-03-02
{1}{U}{U}
Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter
As long as the top card of your graveyard is a creature card, this creature has the full text of that card and has the text "{2}: Discard a card." (This creature has that card's name, mana cost, color, types, abilities, power, and toughness.)
{2}: Discard a card.
Volrath's Shapeshifter is a rare blue creature from Stronghold (1998). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1998 to 2014. Its recent market price is about $14.31. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$14.26
Format legality
Where you can play Volrath's Shapeshifter 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 (2)
Prices range from $14.31 to $14.31 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Stronghold at $14.31.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stronghold This page | 48 | Rare | $14.31 | — |
| Vintage Masters | 101 | Rare | — | — |
More from Stronghold
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (6).
- 2008-08-01The ability that sets its characteristics is a text-changing effect.
- 2004-10-04If the top card in the graveyard has any other undefined characteristics, then those characteristics are not acquired and the shapeshifter uses the characteristic from its own card.
- 2004-10-04If the top card in your graveyard is a creature card, this card uses the listed characteristics, including color and any other types. But, this card keeps the granted ability in addition to those from the card being copied.
- 2004-10-04When it changes forms, any "enters" abilities of the card it "copies" do not trigger.
- 2004-10-04A copy of a Volrath's Shapeshifter will have the shapeshifting ability.
- 2004-10-04If the top card in your graveyard isn't a creature card (meaning a card with the type Creature, which may or may not have other types such as Artifact or Enchantment), then it's just a 0/1 blue creature. Older cards of type Summon are also Creature cards.
Frequently asked questions
Is Volrath's Shapeshifter legal in Commander?
Yes — Volrath's Shapeshifter is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Volrath's Shapeshifter legal in?
Volrath's Shapeshifter is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Volrath's Shapeshifter been printed?
Volrath's Shapeshifter has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1998 to 2014.
What is the cheapest printing of Volrath's Shapeshifter?
The cheapest printing is Stronghold (#48) at about $14.31.
Who illustrated Volrath's Shapeshifter?
This printing of Volrath's Shapeshifter was illustrated by Ron Spencer.