Switcheroo
Magic 2013 71 • uncommon
- Set
- Magic 2013
- Collector number
- 71
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
Exchange control of two target creatures.
Say hello to your new friend.
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
Switcheroo was released in July 2012 as part of the Magic 2013 core set for Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the card was intended to provide blue players with a tactical tool for shifting board states by exchanging control of two target creatures. The mechanic draws upon the long-standing tradition of blue-aligned 'exchange' effects in the game, which prioritize disruption and strategic manipulation over direct aggression.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Kev Walker, who has been a prolific contributor to the game since the 1990s. Walker’s aesthetic often favors a high-contrast, slightly gritty style that emphasizes the chaotic nature of magic. His work on Switcheroo features a visual depiction of the magical trade in progress, a design choice that was well-received by players for its thematic clarity and the functional utility it offered in limited and casual formats.
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