Unstable Shapeshifter
| Name | Unstable Shapeshifter |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — shapeshifter |
| Description | Whenever another creature enters the battlefield, Unstable Shapeshifter becomes a copy of that creature, except it has this ability. |
| Flavor | "In a world of untruths, the living lie rules." —Oracle *en*-Vec |
| Artist | Terese Nielsen |
| Set | Tempest #100 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
About Unstable Shapeshifter
Unstable Shapeshifter, Creature — shapeshifter, designed by Terese Nielsen first released in October 1997 in the set Tempest. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 1.10.
A deck focused on creature-heavy strategies, such as a tribal deck or a deck with powerful enter-the-battlefield effects, would benefit from including Unstable Shapeshifter. However, a more competitive option might be the card Clever Impersonator, which allows you to choose what you copy and doesn't come with the drawback of losing its ability. While Unstable Shapeshifter can be fun and flavorful, its unpredictability may not make it a top choice for competitive play.
Rules
08/01/2008
If an Unstable Shapeshifter is on the battlefield when another Unstable Shapeshifter enters, the first one gets the second one's triggered ability, so it will copy the next creature that enters twice. It will only do so the next time a creature enters, because the second "becomes a copy" effect to resolve will erase the extra triggered ability.
08/01/2008
The ability is granted as part of the copy effect, which means it will be removed by any effects that would remove abilities regardless of when the effect was created.
10/04/2004
If a creature enters that has some characteristic or ability set when it enters, the copy does not get to make that choice (because it is not entering. All values are zero and all checks for choices consider the choice not to have been made.
10/04/2004
If the creature has power/toughness that is continuously recalculated, so does this copy of it.
10/04/2004
The copy effect is not targeted.
10/04/2004
When it changes "shape" to a new creature, any "enters" abilities of the creature do not trigger.
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Frequently asked questions about Unstable Shapeshifter
What type of card is Unstable Shapeshifter?
Unstable Shapeshifter is a Creature — shapeshifter card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What is the effect of Unstable Shapeshifter?
Whenever another creature enters the battlefield, Unstable Shapeshifter becomes a copy of that creature, except it has this ability.
What is the price of Unstable Shapeshifter?
Unstable Shapeshifter currently starts at C$ 1.10. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What is the original set of Unstable Shapeshifter?
Unstable Shapeshifter was first released in the set Tempest, illustrated by Terese Nielsen.
What is the legality of Unstable Shapeshifter?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Unstable Shapeshifter can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Unstable Shapeshifter?
Cards similar to Unstable Shapeshifter include Protean Thaumaturge. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.