Arcane Adaptation
The List XLN-46 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- XLN-46
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Mark Behm
- Market price
- $3.66
What it does
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Arcane Adaptation was originally released in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Ixalan. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, this enchantment was crafted to provide a flexible tribal-synergy engine, allowing players to treat all creatures they control as belonging to every creature type. Its inclusion in 'The List'—a rotating selection of cards reprinted in Set Boosters—highlights its enduring utility as a staple for deck builders focused on complex tribal interactions and commander-format strategies.
The card’s aesthetic and mechanics are rooted in the adventurous, exploration-themed lore of Ixalan, which emphasized distinct creature factions like pirates and dinosaurs. The illustration, created by artist Nils Hamm, captures the essence of transformative magic through flowing, ethereal imagery that complements the card's function of blurring biological boundaries. It has been well-regarded by the community for enabling creative, unconventional gameplay strategies that remain relevant long after the card's initial release.
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