Printings
Shapeshifter
Card Information
Type: Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter
Mana Cost: 6
CMC: 6
Part of the Reserved List: No
Set: Fifth Edition (5ED)
Rarity: Uncommon
Collector Number: 398
Oracle Text
As this creature enters, choose a number between 0 and 7. At the beginning of your upkeep, you may choose a number between 0 and 7. Shapeshifter's power is equal to the last chosen number and its toughness is equal to 7 minus that number.
Format Legalities
Card Rulings
- August 1, 2008
The ability that sets its power and toughness is a characteristic-defining ability. This means it applies before any other effects that modify power and/or toughness.
Source: wotc - August 1, 2008
The ability that lets you choose a new number is a triggered ability that triggers only once each upkeep.
Source: wotc
Price History
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