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Identity Thief is a rare Creature — Shapeshifter from PRM (PRM) costing {2}{U}{U}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Identity Thief MTG card

Identity Thief

Creature — Shapeshifter

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, you may exile another target nontoken creature. If you do, this creature becomes a copy of that creature until end of turn. Return the exiled card to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.

Card Stats

0/3 rare CMC: 4.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Identity Thief? Basics

Identity Thief is a Creature — Shapeshifter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, you may exile another target nontoken creature. If you do, this creature becomes a copy of that creature until end of turn. Return the exiled card to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step."

How much mana does Identity Thief cost to cast? Basics

Identity Thief has a mana cost of {2}{U}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Identity Thief's mana cost of {2}{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.

Identity Thief has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Identity Thief's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, you may exile another target nontoken creature. If you do, this creature becomes a copy of that creature until end of turn. Return the exiled card to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step."

What is the current price of Identity Thief? Pricing

Price data for Identity Thief is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Identity Thief? Pricing

You can purchase Identity Thief 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 Identity Thief legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Identity Thief in Standard is not available.

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

Is Identity Thief legal in Modern? Legality

Identity Thief is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Identity Thief legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Identity Thief 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 Identity Thief legal in Pioneer? Legality

Identity Thief is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Identity Thief legal in Legacy? Legality

Identity Thief is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Identity Thief legal in Vintage? Legality

Identity Thief 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 Identity Thief legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Identity Thief 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 Identity Thief from? Details

This printing of Identity Thief is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 61559.

Identity Thief may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Identity Thief's rarity? Details

Identity Thief is a rare card in PRM.

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

Who illustrated Identity Thief? Details

Identity Thief was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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

What is Identity Thief's power and toughness? Details

Identity Thief is a 0/3 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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