Bioshift
GTCGatecrash/#214/2013Common
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.20
TCGplayer$0.20
ManaPool$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.20TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 16.7%90d▲ 42.9%
90d high
$0.27
90d low
$0.14
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.20
Gatecrash
- Down 16.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 26% below its 90 day high of $0.27.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 510% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Move any number of +1/+1 counters from target creature onto another target creature with the same controller.
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 (3)
wotc24 Jan 2013
If one of the two creatures is an illegal target when Bioshift tries to resolve, or if the creatures are controlled by different players at that time, no counters will move.
wotc24 Jan 2013
You decide how many counters to move when Bioshift resolves.
wotc24 Jan 2013
To move a counter from one creature to another, the counter is removed from the first creature and placed on the second. Any abilities that care about a counter being removed or placed on a creature will apply.
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About this card
Bioshift
Bioshift is an Instant, with mana cost {G/U} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.20 (down 16.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Bioshift FAQ
How much is Bioshift worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Bioshift is $0.20. It is down 16.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.14 to $0.27.
What is the cheapest printing of Bioshift?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Gatecrash at $0.20 on TCGplayer.
What set was Bioshift first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from GTC #214, released 2013-02-01.
Is there a foil version of Bioshift?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.22 versus $0.20 for nonfoil, which is 510% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Bioshift legal in Commander?
Yes, Bioshift is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Bioshift legal in Modern?
Yes, Bioshift is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Bioshift legal in Standard?
Bioshift is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Bioshift do?
Bioshift is an Instant with mana cost {G/U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Move any number of +1/+1 counters from target creature onto another target creature with the same controller.".