Magic: The Gathering

Shapeshifter

Antiquities 64 • rare

Set: Antiquities
Collector number: 64
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 6 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Dan Frazier
Market price: $8.99

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What it's worth

$8.99market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$8.78 – $9.12 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card from the Antiquities set, Shapeshifter is a sought-after piece for those who appreciate the foundational aesthetics of this game. Its illustration by Dan Frazier captures the unique, evolving nature of the card, making it a distinct inclusion for any dedicated collector.

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Card face

What it does

As this creature enters, choose a number between 0 and 7.

At the beginning of your upkeep, you may choose a number between 0 and 7.

Shapeshifter's power is equal to the last chosen number and its toughness is equal to 7 minus that number.

Born like a Phoenix from the Flame, But neither Bulk nor Shape the same.— Jonathan Swift, "Vanbrug's House"

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

Shapeshifter was released in 1994 as part of the Antiquities expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was unique in its historical focus, centering on an archeological war between the Brothers Urza and Mishra, and it introduced a heavy emphasis on artifacts and thematic mechanics that defined the game's early identity.

The card's artwork was commissioned from Dan Frazier, a seminal illustrator in early Magic history known for his distinct, often surreal style. Frazier designed the Shapeshifter to embody the protean and unstable nature of the creature, opting for an abstract aesthetic that mirrored the card’s ability to change its power and toughness. Upon release, the card was regarded as an experimental tool within the game's evolving meta, valued primarily for its versatility in artifact-themed deck archetypes.

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About

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