Arcane Adaptation
Ixalan 46 • rare
- Set
- Ixalan
- Collector number
- 46
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Mark Behm
- Market price
- $3.73
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 released in 2017 as part of the Ixalan expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on a vibrant, exploration-themed plane characterized by factions including pirates, dinosaurs, merfolk, and vampires. This card was designed as a blue enchantment that allows players to choose a creature type and have all their creatures represent that type everywhere, facilitating powerful synergies in tribal-themed decks.
The card was illustrated by artist Josh Hass. The artwork depicts a glowing, ethereal mask or transformation ritual consistent with the mystical elements found within the Ixalan setting. Upon release, the card was well-received by the Commander format community, as it provides a versatile engine for decks relying on specific creature type bonuses, effectively acting as a glue piece for various strategic tribal archetypes.
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