Metallic Mimic
Foundations Commander 269 • rare
- Set
- Foundations Commander
- Collector number
- 269
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Zack Stella
What it does
As this creature enters, choose a creature type.
This creature is the chosen type in addition to its other types.
Each other creature you control of the chosen type enters with an additional +1/+1 counter on it.
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
Metallic Mimic was originally introduced in the Aether Revolt set in 2017 as a versatile artifact creature designed to support tribal synergy decks. Its mechanics allow players to choose a creature type upon entry, granting a +1/+1 counter to each subsequent creature of that type, which made it a staple for strategies focused on specific species like Elves, Slivers, or Spirits.
The version found in Foundations Commander, numbered 269, features the refined art direction characteristic of Wizards of the Coast's modern reprint strategy. By including it in a foundational set, the designers aimed to ensure that players had consistent access to a classic utility piece, maintaining the card's original intent of providing a simple yet impactful tribal buff in a variety of play environments.
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