Volrath's Shapeshifter is a rare Magic: The Gathering card from the 1998 Stronghold expansion. This blue Phyrexian Shapeshifter features distinctive graveyard-based gameplay mechanics.
Volrath's Shapeshifter
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Stronghold
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Volrath's Shapeshifter is a rare Magic: The Gathering card from the 1998 Stronghold expansion. Designed by Ron Spencer, this blue Phyrexian Shapeshifter stands out for its unique graveyard interaction mechanics. As a versatile creature, it mimics the full text of any creature card in your graveyard, adapting its abilities, power, and toughness to match. This dynamic ability makes it a strategic asset in Blue decks, allowing players to shift strategies mid-game based on their discarded cards. The card's low mana cost and flexible nature have made it a favorite among Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts who appreciate clever card interactions. Collectors value this card for its historical significance in the Stronghold set and its enduring gameplay utility. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your Magic: The Gathering collection, Volrath's Shapeshifter offers a blend of nostalgia and strategic depth.
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Volrath's Shapeshifter
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Magic: The Gathering
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Ron Spencer
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English
{1}{U}{U}
Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter
0 / 1
U
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As long as the top card of your graveyard is a creature card, this creature has the full text of that card and has the text "{2}: Discard a card." (This creature has that card's name, mana cost, color, types, abilities, power, and toughness.) {2}: Discard a card.