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World Shaper is a rare Creature — Merfolk Shaman from RIX (RIX) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $5.46 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

World Shaper MTG card

World Shaper

Creature — Merfolk Shaman

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, you may mill three cards. When this creature dies, return all land cards from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped.

"The Great River will not be tamed."

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 RIX RIX 🎨 Raymond Swanland
Mill

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$5.46
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$7.87
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$8.99
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$12.99
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€3.95
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€5.59
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is World Shaper? Basics

World Shaper is a Creature — Merfolk Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, you may mill three cards. When this creature dies, return all land cards from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped."

How much mana does World Shaper cost to cast? Basics

World Shaper has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

World Shaper's mana cost of {3}{G} 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.

World Shaper 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.

World Shaper's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, you may mill three cards. When this creature dies, return all land cards from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped."

What is the current price of World Shaper? Pricing

The current market price for World Shaper is approximately $5.46 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $7.87 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.95 EUR.

Where can I buy World Shaper? Pricing

You can purchase World Shaper 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.

World Shaper normal: $5.46 | foil: $7.87

Is World Shaper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for World Shaper in Standard is not available.

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

Is World Shaper legal in Modern? Legality

World Shaper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is World Shaper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

World Shaper 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 World Shaper legal in Pioneer? Legality

World Shaper is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is World Shaper legal in Legacy? Legality

World Shaper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is World Shaper legal in Vintage? Legality

World Shaper 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 World Shaper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for World Shaper 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 World Shaper from? Details

This printing of World Shaper is from RIX (RIX), with collector number 151.

World Shaper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is World Shaper's rarity? Details

World Shaper is a rare card in RIX.

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

Who illustrated World Shaper? Details

World Shaper was illustrated by Raymond Swanland.

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

What is World Shaper's power and toughness? Details

World Shaper is a 3/3 creature.

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

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