The foil Shifting Shadow from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Treasure Chest set. This rare Aura enchantment offers a unique mechanic for swapping creatures in play.
Shifting Shadow
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Treasure Chest
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Crafted by artist Christopher Burdett, this rare Aura enchantment is designed to provide strategic flexibility during gameplay. The card requires {2}{R} mana to cast and targets a creature, granting it haste while introducing a dynamic swapping mechanic. When your upkeep begins, the enchanted creature is destroyed. In exchange, you reveal cards from the top of your library until a creature card appears. That new creature enters the battlefield, and Shifting Shadow attaches to it automatically. All other revealed cards are shuffled back into the library in a random order. This continuous loop of destruction and replacement makes the card a compelling addition for collectors who appreciate complex enchantment designs. As a foil variant, this card adds visual appeal to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Collectors often target this card number to complete their Treasure Chest portfolios or to secure a high-quality foil version of this strategic enchantment. The combination of Burdett's artistry and the card's interactive rules text creates a piece that is both functional and visually striking. Owning this card allows enthusiasts to experience the full potential of the Treasure Chest release, ensuring a well-rounded and diverse collection that spans different mechanics and rarities within the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Shifting Shadow
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Christopher Burdett
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{R}
Enchantment — Aura
R
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Enchant creature Enchanted creature has haste and "At the beginning of your upkeep, destroy this creature. Reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a creature card. Put that card onto the battlefield and attach Shifting Shadow to it, then put all other cards revealed this way on the bottom of your library in a random order."
