What are the key abilities of the Waxen Shapethief card?

The Waxen Shapethief features Flash, allowing it to be cast at instant speed, and an effect that lets it enter as a copy of an artifact or creature you control. It also includes Cycling {2} for card advantage.

What type of card is Waxen Shapethief in Magic: The Gathering?

Waxen Shapethief is a Creature — Shapeshifter card from the Aetherdrift set. It has a mana cost of {3}{U} and a power/toughness of 0/0, relying on its copying ability for board presence.

Is the Waxen Shapethief card considered a Rare in the Aetherdrift set?

Yes, the Waxen Shapethief card is printed as a Rare in the Aetherdrift expansion, identifiable by its foil finish and card number 535.

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This 2025 Aetherdrift release features the Waxen Shapethief foil card, a versatile Shapeshifter creature with flash and cycling abilities.

Waxen Shapethief

2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Aetherdrift

2025 Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift

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The Waxen Shapethief foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2025 Aetherdrift set (card number 535) stands out as a dynamic creature for players and collectors alike. Illustrated by CatDirty, this Rare card brings strategic versatility to the table with its unique abilities. As a Shapeshifter, it can enter the battlefield as a copy of any artifact or creature you control, offering flexible tactical options during gameplay. Its Flash ability allows you to cast it at instant speed, making it a responsive tool in any deck. Additionally, the card includes Cycling {2}, enabling you to discard it to draw a card, providing resource management flexibility. This foil variant adds a premium touch to the Aetherdrift collection, appealing to those who appreciate both aesthetic finish and gameplay utility. Whether you are building competitive decks or expanding your Magic: The Gathering catalog, the Waxen Shapethief foil card represents a compelling intersection of art and mechanics within the Aetherdrift expansion.

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2025

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Aetherdrift

Card Number

#535

Featured Subject

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Featured

Waxen Shapethief

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

CatDirty

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{3}{U}

Type

Creature — Shapeshifter

Power / Toughness

0 / 0

Color

Card Text

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Flash You may have this creature enter as a copy of an artifact or creature you control. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)