Quick Answer

Heat Shimmer is a rare Sorcery from 2XM (2XM) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $10.5 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Heat Shimmer MTG card

Heat Shimmer

Sorcery

Card Text

Create a token that's a copy of target creature, except it has haste and "At the beginning of the end step, exile this token."

"Better to flare out than to gutter." —Flamekin expression

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Franz Vohwinkel

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$10.50
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TCGPlayer
$9.99
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$9.99
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Card Kingdom
$17.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€4.89
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Cardmarket
€6.51
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heat Shimmer? Basics

Heat Shimmer is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Create a token that's a copy of target creature, except it has haste and "At the beginning of the end step, exile this token.""

How much mana does Heat Shimmer cost to cast? Basics

Heat Shimmer has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Heat Shimmer's mana cost of {2}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Heat Shimmer has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Heat Shimmer's current oracle text is: "Create a token that's a copy of target creature, except it has haste and "At the beginning of the end step, exile this token.""

What is the current price of Heat Shimmer? Pricing

The current market price for Heat Shimmer is approximately $10.5 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $9.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.89 EUR.

Where can I buy Heat Shimmer? Pricing

You can purchase Heat Shimmer from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Heat Shimmer normal: $10.5 | foil: $9.99

Is Heat Shimmer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Heat Shimmer in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Heat Shimmer legal in Modern? Legality

Heat Shimmer is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Heat Shimmer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Heat Shimmer is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Heat Shimmer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Heat Shimmer in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Heat Shimmer legal in Legacy? Legality

Heat Shimmer is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Heat Shimmer legal in Vintage? Legality

Heat Shimmer is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Heat Shimmer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Heat Shimmer in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Heat Shimmer from? Details

This printing of Heat Shimmer is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 130.

Heat Shimmer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Heat Shimmer's rarity? Details

Heat Shimmer is a rare card in 2XM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Heat Shimmer? Details

Heat Shimmer was illustrated by Franz Vohwinkel.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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