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Activated Sleeper is a rare Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter from DMC (DMC) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.76 USD. Legal in Commander.

Activated Sleeper MTG card

Activated Sleeper

Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter

Card Text

Flash You may have this creature enter as a copy of any creature card in a graveyard that was put there from the battlefield this turn, except it's a Phyrexian in addition to its other types.

Card Stats

0/0 rare CMC: 3.0 DMC DMC 🎨 Mathias Kollros
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Market Prices

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$0.76
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TCGPlayer
$1.25
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$2.29
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$2.99
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€0.63
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€1.56
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Activated Sleeper? Basics

Activated Sleeper is a Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash You may have this creature enter as a copy of any creature card in a graveyard that was put there from the battlefield this turn, except it's a Phyrexian in addition to its other types."

How much mana does Activated Sleeper cost to cast? Basics

Activated Sleeper has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Activated Sleeper's mana cost of {2}{B} 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.

Activated Sleeper 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.

Activated Sleeper's current oracle text is: "Flash You may have this creature enter as a copy of any creature card in a graveyard that was put there from the battlefield this turn, except it's a Phyrexian in addition to its other types."

What is the current price of Activated Sleeper? Pricing

The current market price for Activated Sleeper is approximately $0.76 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.63 EUR.

Where can I buy Activated Sleeper? Pricing

You can purchase Activated Sleeper 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.

Activated Sleeper normal: $0.76 | foil: $1.25

Is Activated Sleeper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Activated Sleeper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Activated Sleeper legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Activated Sleeper in Modern is not available.

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

Is Activated Sleeper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Activated Sleeper 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 Activated Sleeper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Activated Sleeper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Activated Sleeper legal in Legacy? Legality

Activated Sleeper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Activated Sleeper legal in Vintage? Legality

Activated Sleeper 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 Activated Sleeper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Activated Sleeper 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 Activated Sleeper from? Details

This printing of Activated Sleeper is from DMC (DMC), with collector number 24.

Activated Sleeper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Activated Sleeper's rarity? Details

Activated Sleeper is a rare card in DMC.

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

Who illustrated Activated Sleeper? Details

Activated Sleeper was illustrated by Mathias Kollros.

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

What is Activated Sleeper's power and toughness? Details

Activated Sleeper is a 0/0 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (0) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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