Mercurial Pretender
PM15Magic 2015 Promos/#68/2014RarePromoReprint
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.24
ManaPool$0.18
TCGplayer$0.23
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.06
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.59Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.23TCGplayer, USD, retail, foil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▼ 8.0%
90d high
$0.25
90d low
$0.23
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.16
Magic 2015
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 8% below its 90 day high of $0.25.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Shapeshifter
You may have this creature enter as a copy of a creature you control, except it has ": Return this creature to its owner's hand."
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Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (9)
wotc18 Jul 2014
If the chosen creature is copying something else (for example, if the chosen creature is another Mercurial Pretender), then Mercurial Pretender enters the battlefield as whatever the chosen creature is copying (plus any abilities it gained as part of the copying process, if applicable).
wotc18 Jul 2014
If the chosen creature is a token, Mercurial Pretender copies the original characteristics of that token as stated by the effect that put the token onto the battlefield. Mercurial Pretender is not a token, even when copying one.
wotc18 Jul 2014
If the chosen creature has {X} in its mana cost (such as Genesis Hydra), X is 0.
wotc18 Jul 2014
If Mercurial Pretender somehow enters the battlefield at the same time as another creature, Mercurial Pretender can’t become a copy of that creature. You may choose only a creature that’s already on the battlefield.
wotc18 Jul 2014
Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied creature will trigger when Mercurial Pretender enters the battlefield. Any “as [this creature] enters the battlefield” or “[this creature] enters the battlefield with” abilities of the chosen creature will also work.
wotc18 Jul 2014
Mercurial Pretender’s ability doesn’t target the chosen creature.
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About this card
Mercurial Pretender
Mercurial Pretender is a Creature — Shapeshifter, with mana cost {4}{U} (mana value 5). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.23 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Mercurial Pretender FAQ
How much is Mercurial Pretender worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Mercurial Pretender is $0.23. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.23 to $0.25.
What is the cheapest printing of Mercurial Pretender?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2015 at $0.16 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Mercurial Pretender?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2015 Promos at $0.23 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Mercurial Pretender are there?
Mercurial Pretender has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Mercurial Pretender first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PM15 #68, released 2014-07-17.
What is the newest printing of Mercurial Pretender?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M15 #68, released 2014-07-18.
Is Mercurial Pretender legal in Commander?
Yes, Mercurial Pretender is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Mercurial Pretender legal in Modern?
Yes, Mercurial Pretender is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.