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Shape Stealer is a uncommon Creature — Shapeshifter Spirit from SOK (SOK) costing {U}{U}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shape Stealer MTG card

Shape Stealer

Creature — Shapeshifter Spirit

Card Text

Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a creature, change this creature's base power and toughness to that creature's power and toughness until end of turn.

"Stand back. I know just what to do." —Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 SOK SOK 🎨 Jim Nelson

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Market Prices

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$0.25
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$1.50
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$0.49
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$4.49
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€0.24
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€0.73
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shape Stealer? Basics

Shape Stealer is a Creature — Shapeshifter Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a creature, change this creature's base power and toughness to that creature's power and toughness until end of turn."

How much mana does Shape Stealer cost to cast? Basics

Shape Stealer has a mana cost of {U}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Shape Stealer's mana cost of {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.

Shape Stealer has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Shape Stealer's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a creature, change this creature's base power and toughness to that creature's power and toughness until end of turn."

What is the current price of Shape Stealer? Pricing

The current market price for Shape Stealer is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.5 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Shape Stealer? Pricing

You can purchase Shape Stealer 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.

Shape Stealer normal: $0.25 | foil: $1.5

Is Shape Stealer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shape Stealer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shape Stealer legal in Modern? Legality

Shape Stealer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shape Stealer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shape Stealer 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 Shape Stealer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shape Stealer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shape Stealer legal in Legacy? Legality

Shape Stealer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shape Stealer legal in Vintage? Legality

Shape Stealer 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 Shape Stealer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Shape Stealer 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 Shape Stealer from? Details

This printing of Shape Stealer is from SOK (SOK), with collector number 55.

Shape Stealer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shape Stealer's rarity? Details

Shape Stealer is a uncommon card in SOK.

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

Who illustrated Shape Stealer? Details

Shape Stealer was illustrated by Jim Nelson.

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

What is Shape Stealer's power and toughness? Details

Shape Stealer is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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