Bioshift
Gatecrash 214 • common
- Set
- Gatecrash
- Collector number
- 214
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana or blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- Scott Chou
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
Move any number of +1/+1 counters from target creature onto another target creature with the same controller.
"It's all right if you change your mind. There's always a chance we can rearrange parts later."— Zija, Simic mutationist
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Bioshift on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Bioshift was released in 2013 as part of the Gatecrash expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the cityscape plane of Ravnica, the card reflects the aesthetic and mechanical identity of the Simic Combine, a guild focused on biological experimentation and adaptation. The design team sought to capture the essence of 'evolve,' a keyword ability introduced in this set that rewards players for growing their creatures throughout a game.
The artwork was commissioned from Scott Chou, an illustrator known for his work on numerous fantasy and sci-fi properties. Chou’s illustration depicts the fluid, bio-mechanical nature of Simic magic, focusing on the translocation of life energy between organisms. Within the competitive landscape of the time, the card was received as a niche utility spell, primarily utilized in limited formats to preserve creature power by shifting +1/+1 counters before a creature was destroyed.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Bioshift
Bioshift is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Gatecrash 214 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Bioshift on collecto.rs?
Bioshift doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Bioshift?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Bioshift catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Bioshift is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
