The 2016 Magic: The Gathering Shadows over Innistrad foil card Skin Invasion // Skin Shedder. This uncommon transforming Aura enchantment offers unique gameplay mechanics for collectors and players.
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows over Innistrad
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Skin Invasion // Skin Shedder is a distinctive 2016 Magic: The Gathering trading card from the Shadows over Innistrad expansion. Identified as card number 182, this Uncommon rarity card features a Foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors seeking premium finishes. Designed by Nils Hamm, the card belongs to the SOI set code and represents a key part of the 2016 release for enthusiasts of the format. As an Enchantment — Aura, this card introduces a dynamic gameplay experience through its transform mechanic. The front side, Skin Invasion, allows players to enchant a creature, compelling it to attack each combat if able. This aggressive effect changes the board state by forcing creature engagements. When the enchanted creature dies, the card transforms into Skin Shedder, returning to the battlefield under the controller's command. This dual-state design provides strategic depth, rewarding players who anticipate creature trades and board resets. Collectors value this Magic: The Gathering card for its clever design and thematic fit within the Shadows over Innistrad block. The transform mechanic was a significant innovation during this era, offering a fresh way to interact with the game. The foil treatment adds a layer of prestige, making it a desirable addition to any collection of Shadows over Innistrad cards. Whether used in casual games or studied for its mechanical ingenuity, Skin Invasion // Skin Shedder remains a notable piece of Magic: The Gathering history.
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Skin Invasion // Skin Shedder
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Nils Hamm
Card Stock
English
Foil
{R}
Enchantment — Aura
R
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Enchant creature Enchanted creature attacks each combat if able. When enchanted creature dies, return this card to the battlefield transformed under your control.
FAQ
The transform mechanic allows the card to change from Skin Invasion to Skin Shedder when the enchanted creature dies. The card returns to the battlefield transformed, maintaining its controller's ownership and continuing to affect the game.
This card has a mana cost of {R} and a mana value of 1. It is a red Enchantment — Aura that requires only one red mana to cast.
The artist for Skin Invasion // Skin Shedder is Nils Hamm. His artwork contributes to the dark, gothic aesthetic characteristic of the Shadows over Innistrad set.
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