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
- $3.96
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 introduced in the Ixalan expansion set for Magic: The Gathering in 2017. As an enchantment that alters the creature types of all creatures you control, it was designed to support tribal synergy decks, allowing players to bridge disparate creature types under a single mechanical umbrella. The card reflects the set's thematic focus on the exploration of a lush, untamed continent inhabited by diverse factions like Pirates, Vampires, and Merfolk.
The artwork was commissioned from Mark Behm, whose depiction captures the surreal, transformative nature of the enchantment. Behm utilized a vivid color palette to emphasize the mystical influence the card exerts over creatures on the battlefield. Upon its release, it was well-received by the Commander format community, where its versatility made it a popular staple for deck-building strategies that rely on specific creature-type interactions.
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