The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Unlimited Edition Vesuvan Doppelganger card, a rare Shapeshifter known for its versatile copying abilities and strategic gameplay.
Vesuvan Doppelganger
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Unlimited Edition
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The Vesuvan Doppelganger is a notable entry in the 1993 Magic: The Gathering Unlimited Edition, specifically identified as card number 88. As a Creature — Shapeshifter, this card offers a distinct mechanical advantage by allowing the player to enter the battlefield as a copy of any other creature already in play. The design emphasizes its adaptive nature, with rules text permitting the Doppelganger to switch targets during upkeep, though it retains its original blue color identity regardless of the copied creature's hue. Created by artist Quinton Hoover, this Rare card has remained a staple in collector sets since its initial release. Collectors often seek out this card for its historical significance in the early days of the trading card game, where innovative mechanics like copying were first introduced. The card's mana cost of {3}{U}{U} and mana value of 5 place it in the mid-to-late game, requiring strategic resource management. Its unique ability to disrupt opponents by mimicking their strongest assets makes it a favorite among enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. For those building a collection of vintage TCG cards, the Vesuvan Doppelganger represents a key piece of gaming history from the early 1990s.
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Featured Subject
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Vesuvan Doppelganger
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Quinton Hoover
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}{U}
Creature — Shapeshifter
0 / 0
U
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You may have this creature enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield, except it doesn't copy that creature's color and it has "At the beginning of your upkeep, you may have this creature become a copy of target creature, except it doesn't copy that creature's color and it has this ability."