The 1995 Magic: The Gathering Ice Age rare card Shyft (#96) is a blue Shapeshifter known for its unique ability to change colors during upkeep.
Shyft
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Ice Age
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Released in 1995 as part of the Ice Age expansion, the Magic: The Gathering trading card game card Shyft (card number 96) stands as a notable piece of early TCG history. Illustrated by Richard Thomas, this rare blue Shapeshifter creature has a mana cost of {4}{U} and brings a mana value of 5 to the battlefield. With a power and toughness of 4/2, Shyft offers strategic depth through its distinctive ability: at the beginning of your upkeep, you may choose the color or colors it becomes, an effect that lasts indefinitely. This flexibility makes it a compelling subject for collectors interested in the mechanical innovation of the mid-90s era., enthusiasts can explore listings for this vintage card, appreciating its role in the broader Ice Age set narrative. Whether you are building a comprehensive Ice Age collection or seeking unique Shapeshifter variants, Shyft remains a key component for serious Magic: The Gathering hobbyists.
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Shyft
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Richard Thomas
Card Stock
English
{4}{U}
Creature — Shapeshifter
4 / 2
U
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At the beginning of your upkeep, you may have this creature become the color or colors of your choice. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
"Capturing this specimen was not easy. Study it well, that you someday might be as versatile." —Gerda Äagesdotter, Archmage of the Unseen