Skinshifter
M12Magic 2012/#195/2011Rare
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.38
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.35
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.04
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.59Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.35TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 2.9%30d▼ 2.8%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.36
90d low
$0.33
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.35
Magic 2012
- Down 2.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 3% below its 90 day high of $0.36.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 454% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Shaman
: Choose one. Activate only once each turn.
• Until end of turn, this creature becomes a Rhino with base power and toughness 4/4 and gains trample.
• Until end of turn, this creature becomes a Bird with base power and toughness 2/2 and gains flying.
• Until end of turn, this creature becomes a Plant with base power and toughness 0/8.
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Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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Rulings (6)
wotc22 Sept 2011
Skinshifter's ability doesn't cause it to lose any other abilities it may have.
wotc22 Sept 2011
No matter which mode you choose, Skinshifter will retain any other card types it may have. For example, if an effect causes Skinshifter to be an artifact in addition to its other types and you activate its ability choosing the first mode, it will be both an artifact and a Rhino creature.
wotc22 Sept 2011
You can activate Skinshifter's ability during any player's turn, but only once on each turn.
wotc22 Sept 2011
No matter which mode you choose, Skinshifter will cease to have any creature types it previously had. If you activate its ability choosing the first mode, it will become only a Rhino; it's no longer a Human or a Shaman.
wotc22 Sept 2011
You choose the ability's mode when you activate it.
wotc22 Sept 2011
Skinshifter's ability doesn't affect its copiable values. Creatures that enter as a copy of Skinshifter will enter as 1/1 Human Shaman creatures.
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About this card
Skinshifter
Skinshifter is a Creature — Human Shaman, with mana cost {1}{G} (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: $0.35 (down 2.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Skinshifter FAQ
How much is Skinshifter worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Skinshifter is $0.35. It is down 2.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.33 to $0.36.
What is the cheapest printing of Skinshifter?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2012 at $0.35 on TCGplayer.
What set was Skinshifter first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M12 #195, released 2011-07-15.
Is there a foil version of Skinshifter?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.94 versus $0.35 for nonfoil, which is 454% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Skinshifter legal in Commander?
Yes, Skinshifter is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Skinshifter legal in Modern?
Yes, Skinshifter is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Skinshifter legal in Standard?
Skinshifter is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Skinshifter do?
Skinshifter is a Creature — Human Shaman with mana cost {1}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "{G}: Choose one. Activate only once each turn. • Until end of turn, this creature becomes a Rhino with base power and toughness 4/4 and gains trample. • Until end of turn, this creature becomes a Bird with base power and toughness 2/2 and gains flying. • Until end of turn, this creature becomes a Plant with base power and toughness 0/8.".