The Mercurial Pretender is a rare foil promo card from the Magic 2015 Promos set, identified by card number 68.
Mercurial Pretender
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic 2015 Promos
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Description
The Mercurial Pretender is a rare foil promo card from the Magic 2015 Promos set, identified by card number 68. This Magic: The Gathering trading card game card features artwork by Karla Ortiz and carries the set code PM14. It is a Creature — Shapeshifter with a mana cost of {4}{U} and a mana value of 5. The card enters the battlefield as a copy of a creature you control, with the exception of its own specific ability. The flavor text reads, "The king went off to find himself. Imagine his terror when he succeeded."
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Mercurial Pretender
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Karla Ortiz
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{U}
Creature — Shapeshifter
0 / 0
U
Card Text
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You may have this creature enter as a copy of a creature you control, except it has "{2}{U}{U}: Return this creature to its owner's hand."
The king went off to find himself. Imagine his terror when he succeeded.
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FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Mercurial Pretender?
The mana cost for Mercurial Pretender is {4}{U}, requiring four generic mana and one blue mana. This results in a total mana value of 5.
Who illustrated the Mercurial Pretender card?
The card features artwork by Karla Ortiz.
What type of creature is Mercurial Pretender?
Mercurial Pretender is a blue Shapeshifter creature. As a Shapeshifter, it can enter the battlefield as a copy of another creature you control.
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