Quick Answer

Case of the Shifting Visage is a rare Enchantment — Case from MKC (MKC) costing {1}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Commander.

Case of the Shifting Visage MTG card

Case of the Shifting Visage

Enchantment — Case

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, surveil 1. To solve — There are fifteen or more cards in your graveyard. (If unsolved, solve at the beginning of your end step.) Solved — Whenever you cast a nonlegendary creature spell, copy that spell. (The copy becomes a token.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 MKC MKC 🎨 Chris Seaman
Surveil

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Case of the Shifting Visage? Basics

Case of the Shifting Visage is a Enchantment — Case card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, surveil 1. To solve — There are fifteen or more cards in your graveyard. (If unsolved, solve at the beginning of your end step.) Solved — Whenever you cast a nonlegendary creature spell, copy that spell. (The copy becomes a token.)"

How much mana does Case of the Shifting Visage cost to cast? Basics

Case of the Shifting Visage has a mana cost of {1}{U}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Case of the Shifting Visage's mana cost of {1}{U}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Case of the Shifting Visage has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Case of the Shifting Visage's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, surveil 1. To solve — There are fifteen or more cards in your graveyard. (If unsolved, solve at the beginning of your end step.) Solved — Whenever you cast a nonlegendary creature spell, copy that spell. (The copy becomes a token.)"

What is the current price of Case of the Shifting Visage? Pricing

The current market price for Case of the Shifting Visage is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Case of the Shifting Visage? Pricing

You can purchase Case of the Shifting Visage from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Case of the Shifting Visage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Case of the Shifting Visage in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Case of the Shifting Visage legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Case of the Shifting Visage in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Case of the Shifting Visage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Case of the Shifting Visage is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Case of the Shifting Visage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Case of the Shifting Visage in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Case of the Shifting Visage legal in Legacy? Legality

Case of the Shifting Visage is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Case of the Shifting Visage legal in Vintage? Legality

Case of the Shifting Visage is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Case of the Shifting Visage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Case of the Shifting Visage in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Case of the Shifting Visage from? Details

This printing of Case of the Shifting Visage is from MKC (MKC), with collector number 19.

Case of the Shifting Visage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Case of the Shifting Visage's rarity? Details

Case of the Shifting Visage is a rare card in MKC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Case of the Shifting Visage? Details

Case of the Shifting Visage was illustrated by Chris Seaman.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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