The Convincing General
UNKUnknown Event/#MZ05a/2024Mythic
Colour IDMV 5
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter
Changeling (This card is every creature type.)
As the game begins, if this creature is your commander, choose two creature types. For the rest of the game, treat those two types like they're the same among your creatures and creature cards everywhere.
, : Choose a creature type. Draw a card for each creature you control of that type.
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Keywords
Changeling
Card capabilities
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About this card
The Convincing General
The Convincing General is a Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter, with mana cost {W}{U}{B}{R}{G} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: not_legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: not_legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Frequently asked
The Convincing General FAQ
What set was The Convincing General first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from UNK #MZ05a, released 2024-08-03.
Is The Convincing General legal in Commander?
The Convincing General is not currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Convincing General legal in Modern?
The Convincing General is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Convincing General legal in Standard?
The Convincing General is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does The Convincing General do?
The Convincing General is a Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter with mana cost {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "Changeling (This card is every creature type.) As the game begins, if this creature is your commander, choose two creature types. For the rest of the game, treat those two types like they're the same among your creatures and creature cards everywhere. {3}, {T}: Choose a creature type. Draw a card for each creature you control of that type.".