Magic: The Gathering

Skinshifter

Magic 2012 195 • rare

Set: Magic 2012
Collector number: 195
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Matt Stewart
Market price: $0.35

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$0.35market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.32 – $0.35 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card, this piece represents a distinct find for those who value unique additions to their collection. Its status as a rare item highlights its specialized nature, making it a meaningful representative of its type for any enthusiast.

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What it does

green mana: Choose one. Activate only once each turn.

• Until end of turn, this creature becomes a Rhino with base power and toughness 4/4 and gains trample.

• Until end of turn, this creature becomes a Bird with base power and toughness 2/2 and gains flying.

• Until end of turn, this creature becomes a Plant with base power and toughness 0/8.

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

Skinshifter was released in July 2011 as part of the Magic 2012 core set, a collection designed to bridge the gap between long-time players and newcomers. Its inclusion in a core set was intended to provide green decks with a versatile, dynamic threat that rewarded strategic timing and resource management. The card's ability to change its form and base power or toughness each turn reflects a design philosophy centered on flexibility, encouraging players to adapt to the board state in real-time.

The card was illustrated by Matt Stewart, who opted for a visceral depiction of a druid-like entity mid-transformation. Stewart’s work captures the surreal, shifting nature of the creature by blending organic textures with an ethereal, blurred quality, emphasizing the chaos of its polymorphous ability. Upon its release, the card was received as a fascinating mechanical experiment, though its reliance on mana efficiency and its vulnerability to removal kept it from becoming a staple in high-stakes tournament environments.

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