The 2003 Mirrodin expansion with this rare Duplicant card. A key Shapeshifter artifact for MTG collectors and set builders.
Duplicant
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirrodin
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The Duplicant card, numbered 165 in the 2003 Mirrodin set, stands as a pivotal artifact creature within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game universe. Designed by Thomas M. Baxa, this rare Shapeshifter introduces a unique mechanical depth to gameplay, allowing players to exile target nontoken creatures and adopt their physical attributes. As an Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter, it offers strategic flexibility by mimicking the power, toughness, and types of exiled cards, making it a compelling piece for both competitive decks and serious collectors. For enthusiasts of the Mirrodin era, the Duplicant represents the intricate mechanical innovation that defined the set's narrative of metallic planes and artificial life. Its ability to transform based on the battlefield state creates dynamic interactions that have influenced design philosophy in subsequent expansions. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Mirrodin base sets or to utilize its versatile abilities in various formats. The card’s distinct rules text and high mana cost make it a memorable inclusion for those who appreciate strategic depth in artifact creature design. Whether you are building a thematic deck or expanding your Magic: The Gathering collection, this card offers a tangible connection to the game's rich history of complex mechanics and evolving gameplay strategies.
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Duplicant
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Thomas M. Baxa
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English
{6}
Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter
2 / 4
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Imprint — When this creature enters, you may exile target nontoken creature. As long as a card exiled with this creature is a creature card, this creature has the power, toughness, and creature types of the last creature card exiled with it. It's still a Shapeshifter.