The Dimir Doppelganger (RAV 202) from the 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion is a unique blue-black Shapeshifter creature that allows players to exile a creature from the graveyard to copy it.
Dimir Doppelganger
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ravnica: City of Guilds
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Released in 2005 as card number 202 in the Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion, the Dimir Doppelganger stands out in Magic: The Gathering for its versatile shapeshifter mechanics. This rare creature, illustrated by Jim Murray, features a mana cost of {1}{U}{B} and possesses the distinct ability to exile a target creature card from a graveyard, becoming a copy of that card. This interaction highlights the Dimir guild's signature blend of blue and black mana, appealing to collectors who appreciate the intricate design of the Ravnica block. As a Shapeshifter, the card offers strategic depth, allowing players to adapt to various board states by mimicking the power, toughness, and abilities of creatures already in play or the graveyard. Its presence in the RAV set makes it a recognizable piece for fans of the plane's political and magical lore. The card's enduring appeal lies in its clever rules text and its role within the broader narrative of the Ravnica universe, where shapeshifters often serve as agents of subterfuge and espionage. Collectors value this card not just for its gameplay utility but for its place in the history of Magic's most beloved multi-plane settings. Whether adding to a vintage collection or exploring the mechanics of the Dimir guild, the Dimir Doppelganger remains a compelling choice for enthusiasts of the trading card game.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Dimir Doppelganger
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jim Murray
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}{B}
Creature — Shapeshifter
0 / 2
B, U
Card Text
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{1}{U}{B}: Exile target creature card from a graveyard. This creature becomes a copy of that card, except it has this ability.
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