Cytoshape
Dissension 108 • rare
- Set
- Dissension
- Collector number
- 108
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- Alan Pollack
- Market price
- $0.43
What it does
Choose a nonlegendary creature on the battlefield. Target creature becomes a copy of that creature until end of turn.
"Though highly effective at reshaping flesh, these specially bred cytoplasts leave the subject reeking of omnibian mucus."— Simic research notes
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- 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 Cytoshape on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Cytoshape was released in 2006 as part of Dissension, the third and final set in the Ravnica block for Magic: The Gathering. The card represents the specialized biomancy of the Simic Combine, one of the ten guilds on the plane of Ravnica, reflecting the set's focus on the guild's transformation-themed mechanics. It was designed to offer players a versatile tactical tool for shifting creature attributes, fitting the set’s mechanical emphasis on multi-color synergies.
The artwork was created by illustrator Matt Cavotta, who frequently contributed to the visual identity of Magic: The Gathering during this era. His design for Cytoshape leans into the surreal, organic aesthetic of the Simic, depicting a creature undergoing a fluid, biological alteration. Upon its release, the card was noted for its utility in limited formats and its thematic resonance with the guild's flavor, securing its place as a representative piece of the Ravnica block's identity.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Cytoshape
Cytoshape is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Dissension 108 • rare. 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 Cytoshape on collecto.rs?
Cytoshape 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 Cytoshape?
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 Cytoshape catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Cytoshape 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
