Spectral Shift
5DNFifth Dawn/#37/2004Rare
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.29
Cardmarket€0.30
ManaPool$0.36
TCGplayer$0.54
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.33
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.29High $1.29Low $0.49▲ 163.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.54TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 1.9%90d▲ 22.7%
90d high
$0.55
90d low
$0.43
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.54
Fifth Dawn
- Up 1.9% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1031% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Choose one —
• Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one basic land type with another. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
• Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
Entwine (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)
Keywords
Entwine
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Apr 2005
Because of updated targeting rulings, it’s possible to target the same spell or permanent with both abilities when cast with Entwine.
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About this card
Spectral Shift
Spectral Shift is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.54 (up 1.9% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Spectral Shift FAQ
How much is Spectral Shift worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Spectral Shift is $0.54. It is up 1.9% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.43 to $0.55.
What is the cheapest printing of Spectral Shift?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Fifth Dawn at $0.54 on TCGplayer.
What set was Spectral Shift first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from 5DN #37, released 2004-06-04.
Is there a foil version of Spectral Shift?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $6.11 versus $0.54 for nonfoil, which is 1031% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Spectral Shift legal in Commander?
Yes, Spectral Shift is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spectral Shift legal in Modern?
Yes, Spectral Shift is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spectral Shift legal in Standard?
Spectral Shift is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Spectral Shift do?
Spectral Shift is an Instant with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Choose one — • Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one basic land type with another. (This effect lasts indefinitely.) • Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another. (This effect lasts indefinitely.) Entwine {2} (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)".