Magic: The Gathering

Waxen Shapethief

Aetherdrift 535 • rare

Set: Aetherdrift
Collector number: 535
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: CatDirty
Finish: Foil

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What it's worth

$7.80market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$6.50 – $7.98 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Aetherdrift set, the Waxen Shapethief serves as a coveted centerpiece for those who value the scarcity and thematic depth of this collection. Its presence on the table invites complex tactical shifts, rewarding players who enjoy outmaneuvering their opponents through fluid, transformative play.

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Card face

What it does

Flash

You may have this creature enter as a copy of an artifact or creature you control.

Cycling 2 generic mana (2 generic mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Waxen Shapethief was released as part of the Aetherdrift expansion, a set centered on the volatile intersection of raw magical energy and physical reality. It was designed to explore the concept of mimicry in a high-fantasy environment, reflecting a period in the game's development where designers experimented with shifting stats and evolving card states during active play.

The card's illustration was crafted to evoke a sense of uncanny fluidity, emphasizing the creature's unstable composition as it transitions between forms. By utilizing a muted, ethereal color palette, the artist intended to capture the feeling of something caught between existence and erasure, a design choice that was well-received by players for its thematic consistency and its challenging role in strategic deck-building.

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About

About Waxen Shapethief

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