Adaptive Shimmerer
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths 1 • common
- Set
- Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
- Collector number
- 1
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jason Felix
- Market price
- $0.13
What it does
Flash
This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it.
"You sure you want to see what emerges? You might not like it. It definitely won't like you."— Kinnan, bonder prodigy
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Adaptive Shimmerer was released in 2020 as part of the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on themes of mutation, monstrous evolution, and the symbiotic relationships between creatures in a wild, untamed ecosystem. This card was designed as a common-rarity creature to provide mechanical support for the set’s limited play environment, specifically highlighting the recurring keyword ability of cycling which allowed players to discard cards to draw new ones while triggering specific synergies.
The artwork was provided by Jason Felix, a longtime contributor to the game known for his digital painting style. Felix was tasked with visualizing a creature that embodies the shifting, camouflage-heavy nature of the plane of Ikoria. His design emphasizes translucent, crystalline textures and a sleek, adaptable morphology, aiming to capture the essence of a beast that exists in a state of constant transition. It was received as a functional, utilitarian piece within the set's broader ecosystem rather than a centerpiece, reflecting the standard design philosophy for common-tier support cards.
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