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Cairn Wanderer is a rare Creature — Shapeshifter from C20 (C20) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.34 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Cairn Wanderer MTG card

Cairn Wanderer

Creature — Shapeshifter

Card Text

Changeling (This card is every creature type.) As long as a creature card with flying is in a graveyard, this creature has flying. The same is true for fear, first strike, double strike, deathtouch, haste, landwalk, lifelink, protection, reach, trample, shroud, and vigilance.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 C20 C20 🎨 Nils Hamm
Changeling

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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 Cairn Wanderer? Basics

Cairn Wanderer is a Creature — Shapeshifter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Changeling (This card is every creature type.) As long as a creature card with flying is in a graveyard, this creature has flying. The same is true for fear, first strike, double strike, deathtouch, haste, landwalk, lifelink, protection, reach, trample, shroud, and vigilance."

How much mana does Cairn Wanderer cost to cast? Basics

Cairn Wanderer has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Cairn Wanderer's mana cost of {4}{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.

Cairn Wanderer 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.

Cairn Wanderer's current oracle text is: "Changeling (This card is every creature type.) As long as a creature card with flying is in a graveyard, this creature has flying. The same is true for fear, first strike, double strike, deathtouch, haste, landwalk, lifelink, protection, reach, trample, shroud, and vigilance."

What is the current price of Cairn Wanderer? Pricing

The current market price for Cairn Wanderer is approximately $0.34 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Cairn Wanderer? Pricing

You can purchase Cairn Wanderer 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.

Is Cairn Wanderer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cairn Wanderer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cairn Wanderer legal in Modern? Legality

Cairn Wanderer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Cairn Wanderer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cairn Wanderer 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 Cairn Wanderer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cairn Wanderer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cairn Wanderer legal in Legacy? Legality

Cairn Wanderer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cairn Wanderer legal in Vintage? Legality

Cairn Wanderer 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 Cairn Wanderer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cairn Wanderer 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 Cairn Wanderer from? Details

This printing of Cairn Wanderer is from C20 (C20), with collector number 130.

Cairn Wanderer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cairn Wanderer's rarity? Details

Cairn Wanderer is a rare card in C20.

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

Who illustrated Cairn Wanderer? Details

Cairn Wanderer was illustrated by Nils Hamm.

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

What is Cairn Wanderer's power and toughness? Details

Cairn Wanderer is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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