The 2016 Shadows over Innistrad release includes Altered Ego, a rare foil Shapeshifter creature card numbered 241. This Magic: The Gathering card offers versatile gameplay with a flexible mana cost.
Altered Ego
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows over Innistrad
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Among these is Altered Ego, a rare foil card designated as number 241 in the set. This creature card belongs to the Shapeshifter subtype and is characterized by its green and blue mana colors. It carries a mana cost of {X}{2}{G}{U} and enters the battlefield as a 0/0 creature. The unique appeal of Altered Ego lies in its ability to adapt to the current game state. The card cannot be countered, ensuring it reaches the battlefield reliably. Once there, it may enter as a copy of any other creature currently on the battlefield. A distinctive feature of this effect is that the copied creature enters with X additional +1/+1 counters, allowing players to scale its power and toughness based on the value of X chosen during casting. This flexibility makes it an interesting addition for collectors who appreciate dynamic gameplay options. The foil finish adds a premium aesthetic to this variant, appealing to those who collect cards based on their treatment and rarity. Designed by Kev Walker, the card represents a specific era of design and mechanics within the Shadows over Innistrad series. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, owning a foil version of this Shapeshifter offers a tangible connection to the 2016 release.
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Altered Ego
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Kev Walker
Card Stock
English
Foil
{X}{2}{G}{U}
Creature — Shapeshifter
0 / 0
G, U
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This spell can't be countered. You may have this creature enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield, except it enters with X additional +1/+1 counters on it.