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Arcane Adaptation
XLN · Ixalan #46 · Rare · released 2017-09-29
{2}{U}
Enchantment
As this enchantment enters, choose a creature type.
Creatures you control are the chosen type in addition to their other types. The same is true for creature spells you control and creature cards you own that aren't on the battlefield.
Arcane Adaptation is a rare blue enchantment from Ixalan (2017). It has been printed 4 times across 3 sets, from 2017 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $3.66 to $8.08 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$3.37
USD Foil$5.70
Format legality
Where you can play Arcane Adaptation in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $3.66 to $8.08 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $3.66.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ixalan Promos | 46s | Rare | — | $8.08 |
| Ixalan Promos | 46p | Rare | $5.83 | $7.65 |
| Ixalan This page | 46 | Rare | $3.89 | $6.07 |
| The List | XLN-46 | Rare | $3.66 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2018-01-19To choose a creature type, you must choose an existing creature type, such as Vampire or Knight. You can’t choose multiple creature types, such as “Vampire Knight.” Card types such as artifact can’t be chosen, nor can subtypes that aren’t creature types, such as Jace, Vehicle, or Treasure.
- 2017-09-29Replacement effects that modify creatures of a certain type as they enter the battlefield will apply after you apply Arcane Adaptation’s effect. This is a change from previous rules. If you control Arcane Adaptation and the Aether Revolt card Metallic Mimic, with the same creature type chosen for both, then any creature you control will enter the battlefield with an additional +1/+1 counter on it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arcane Adaptation legal in Commander?
Yes — Arcane Adaptation is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Arcane Adaptation legal in?
Arcane Adaptation is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Arcane Adaptation been printed?
Arcane Adaptation has been printed 4 times across 3 sets, from 2017 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Arcane Adaptation?
The cheapest printing is The List (#XLN-46) at about $3.66.
Who illustrated Arcane Adaptation?
This printing of Arcane Adaptation was illustrated by Mark Behm.