Magic: The Gathering

Bifurcate

Mercadian Masques 230 • rare

Set: Mercadian Masques
Collector number: 230
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana green mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Green
Artist: John Matson
Market price: $0.42

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$0.42market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.40 – $0.45 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Mercadian Masques set, Bifurcate represents a distinctive mechanical choice that forces players to navigate the risks of library searching and creature duplication. Its presence in a collection highlights an interest in strategic utility, as the card requires careful board management to turn a single creature into a potent pair.

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Card face

What it does

Search your library for a permanent card with the same name as target nontoken creature, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Bifurcate was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set is notable for its exploration of a trade-focused, merchant-centric plane, introducing mechanics like fading and spell-shaping that emphasize resource management. The card itself reflects the set’s thematic focus on duality and transformation within the complex political landscape of the city of Mercadia.

The artwork for Bifurcate was illustrated by Greg Staples, a long-time contributor to the game known for his atmospheric and gritty aesthetic. In designing this card, Staples captured the mechanical essence of splitting a creature's essence, utilizing a style that emphasizes the visceral nature of the spell. Upon release, the card was received as a niche utility tool within green deck archetypes, valued for its ability to tutor for additional copies of existing creatures.

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