Magic: The Gathering

War-Spike Changeling

Modern Masters 139 • common

Set: Modern Masters
Collector number: 139
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Mark Poole
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$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.20 – $0.24 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature from the *Modern Masters* set, the War-Spike Changeling highlights the unique versatility of the changeling mechanic, which allows the card to count as every creature type simultaneously. Its inclusion in this set provided players with a flexible utility piece, enhanced by the iconic, classic illustration style of veteran artist Mark Poole.

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What it does

Changeling (This card is every creature type.)

red mana: This creature gains first strike until end of turn.

"Aren't there boggarts enough in Lorwyn? Couldn't it turn into a sheep? Or a sunflower?"— Olly of Goldmeadow

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Tournament legality for War-Spike Changeling across the formats players actually play.

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

War-Spike Changeling was originally introduced in the 2007 Lorwyn expansion, a set centered on the tribal synergies of creatures like elves, goblins, and shapeshifting changelings. The card was specifically designed to demonstrate the mechanical versatility of the changeling ability, which allows a creature to count as every creature type at all times. This mechanic was a deliberate move by the design team to make tribal-themed decks more cohesive and interactive across the format.

The artwork was commissioned from longtime Magic: The Gathering illustrator Mark Poole. Known for his contributions to the game since its inception, Poole utilized his characteristic style to depict the creature's shifting, amorphous form. When the card was reprinted in the 2017 Modern Masters set, it served as a functional piece to support the limited environment's draft strategies, where the flexibility of being every creature type was essential for players attempting to build around specific tribal lords.

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War-Spike ChangelingMorningtide · #112 · common$0.19

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