Divergent Transformations
Commander 2016 17 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.66
What it does
Undaunted (This spell costs 1 generic mana less to cast for each opponent.)
Exile two target creatures. For each of those creatures, its controller reveals cards from the top of their library until they reveal a creature card, puts that card onto the battlefield, then shuffles the rest into their library.
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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Where it came from
Divergent Transformations was released in 2016 as part of the Commander 2016 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was notable for introducing four-color legendary creatures and emphasizing strategic synergy within preconstructed decks, specifically appearing in the Entropic Uprising deck. The card is designed as a red sorcery that rewards players by sacrificing their own creatures to manifest new threats from the top of their library, fitting into a chaotic, high-variance playstyle favored by red-aligned decks.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Deruchenko Alexander, who focused on capturing the visceral and unstable nature of the transmutation magic described in the game's lore. The visual depiction of organic forms being pulled apart and reshaped resonated with players who enjoy the gamble of 'polymorph' style effects. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but effective tool for Commander players looking to cheat high-mana-cost creatures into play, finding its most consistent success in artifact-heavy strategies that can generate expendable tokens.
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