Magic: The Gathering

Shimmer Myr

Commander 2016 269 • rare

Set: Commander 2016
Collector number: 269
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss
Market price: $0.75

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$0.75market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.68 – $0.75 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare creature card holds a distinct place in a collection due to its ability to alter the tempo of play by allowing other artifacts to be cast at any time. It serves as a strategic cornerstone for players who value flexibility and the element of surprise during a match.

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Card face

What it does

Flash

You may cast artifact spells as though they had flash.

It evades Phyrexians by hiding in the spaces between seconds.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Shimmer Myr was originally introduced to the Magic: The Gathering card game in the 2011 Scars of Mirrodin set, designed to support the artifact-heavy themes of the Mirrodin block. The card provides a unique mechanical advantage by allowing players to cast artifact spells as though they had flash, a utility that became a staple for deck builders focused on speed and surprise interactions.

This specific printing appeared in the 2016 Commander product, featuring the collaborative illustrative work of artists Jana Schirmer and Johannes Voss. Their design captures the sleek, metallic aesthetic of the Myr creature type, emphasizing the creature's structural integration into the Mirrodin landscape. Within the context of the Commander format, this version remains a sought-after functional reprint for decks relying on reactive play and complex board states.

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About

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