Vesuvan Doppelganger
Limited Edition Alpha 87 • rare
- Set
- Limited Edition Alpha
- Collector number
- 87
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Quinton Hoover
- Market price
- €6,526.21
What it does
You may have this creature enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield, except it doesn't copy that creature's color and it has "At the beginning of your upkeep, you may have this creature become a copy of target creature, except it doesn't copy that creature's color and it has this ability."
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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Where it came from
Vesuvan Doppelganger was released as part of the Limited Edition Alpha set in 1993, representing the debut of Magic: The Gathering. Created by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, the card was designed to embody the game's core principles of strategy and adaptation. It served as one of the quintessential blue rares, introducing a unique mechanic that allowed players to mimic an opponent's creature upon entering the battlefield.
The iconic artwork was illustrated by Quinton Hoover, whose distinct, flowing style became a hallmark of the game's early years. Hoover sought to capture the ethereal and transformative nature of the doppelganger, utilizing a vibrant palette that set the tone for the card's perceived power level. The card was received with immediate enthusiasm by early players, quickly becoming a staple in competitive blue decks and securing its status as a foundational piece of Magic history.
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