Quick Answer

Adaptive Shimmerer is a common Creature — Insect from IKO (IKO) costing {5}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Adaptive Shimmerer MTG card

Adaptive Shimmerer

Creature — Insect

Card Text

Flash This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it.

"You sure you want to see what emerges? You might not like it. It definitely won't like you." —Kinnan, bonder prodigy

Card Stats

0/0 common CMC: 5.0 IKO IKO 🎨 Jason Felix
Flash

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.11
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.05
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.11
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adaptive Shimmerer? Basics

Adaptive Shimmerer is a Creature — Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it."

How much mana does Adaptive Shimmerer cost to cast? Basics

Adaptive Shimmerer has a mana cost of {5}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Adaptive Shimmerer's mana cost of {5} 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.

Adaptive Shimmerer has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Adaptive Shimmerer's current oracle text is: "Flash This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it."

What is the current price of Adaptive Shimmerer? Pricing

The current market price for Adaptive Shimmerer is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Adaptive Shimmerer? Pricing

You can purchase Adaptive Shimmerer 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.

Adaptive Shimmerer normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.11

Is Adaptive Shimmerer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Adaptive Shimmerer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Adaptive Shimmerer legal in Modern? Legality

Adaptive Shimmerer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Adaptive Shimmerer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Adaptive Shimmerer 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 Adaptive Shimmerer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Adaptive Shimmerer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Adaptive Shimmerer legal in Legacy? Legality

Adaptive Shimmerer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Adaptive Shimmerer legal in Vintage? Legality

Adaptive Shimmerer 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 Adaptive Shimmerer legal in Pauper? Legality

Adaptive Shimmerer is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Adaptive Shimmerer from? Details

This printing of Adaptive Shimmerer is from IKO (IKO), with collector number 1.

Adaptive Shimmerer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Adaptive Shimmerer's rarity? Details

Adaptive Shimmerer is a common card in IKO.

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

Who illustrated Adaptive Shimmerer? Details

Adaptive Shimmerer was illustrated by Jason Felix.

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

What is Adaptive Shimmerer's power and toughness? Details

Adaptive Shimmerer 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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