Vesuvan Shapeshifter
Commander 2019 101 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2019
- Collector number
- 101
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Ralph Horsley
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
As this creature enters or is turned face up, you may choose another creature on the battlefield. If you do, until this creature is turned face down, it becomes a copy of that creature, except it has "At the beginning of your upkeep, you may turn this creature face down."
Morph 1 generic mana blue mana
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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Where it came from
The Vesuvan Shapeshifter was originally printed in the Time Spiral expansion in 2006, designed as a clever callback to the classic Vesuvan Doppelganger. Its inclusion in the Commander 2019 set, specifically in the Mystic Intel deck, highlights its role as a staple in blue-aligned morph strategies. The design revolves around the morph mechanic, allowing the card to be played face-down for three mana and flipped later to copy any creature on the battlefield, providing tactical flexibility and persistent shapeshifting utility.
The illustration for the Commander 2019 printing maintains the card's haunting, fluid aesthetic, capturing the essence of a creature caught in a state of eternal transition. While the original version was notable for its complexity during the Time Spiral block's celebration of Magic's deep history, its reappearance in a pre-constructed Commander deck made the card more accessible to a modern audience, cementing its reputation as a versatile tool for players who enjoy reactive, unpredictable gameplay.
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