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Chameleon Colossus is a rare Creature — Shapeshifter from AFC (AFC) costing {2}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.56 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Chameleon Colossus MTG card

Chameleon Colossus

Creature — Shapeshifter

Card Text

Changeling (This card is every creature type.) Protection from black {2}{G}{G}: This creature gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is its power.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 4.0 AFC AFC 🎨 Darrell Riche
Changeling Protection

Market Prices

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$1.29
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€0.57
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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 (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chameleon Colossus? Basics

Chameleon Colossus is a Creature — Shapeshifter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Changeling (This card is every creature type.) Protection from black {2}{G}{G}: This creature gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is its power."

How much mana does Chameleon Colossus cost to cast? Basics

Chameleon Colossus has a mana cost of {2}{G}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Chameleon Colossus's mana cost of {2}{G}{G} 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.

Chameleon Colossus has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Chameleon Colossus's current oracle text is: "Changeling (This card is every creature type.) Protection from black {2}{G}{G}: This creature gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is its power."

What is the current price of Chameleon Colossus? Pricing

The current market price for Chameleon Colossus is approximately $0.56 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.57 EUR.

Where can I buy Chameleon Colossus? Pricing

You can purchase Chameleon Colossus 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 Chameleon Colossus legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chameleon Colossus in Standard is not available.

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

Is Chameleon Colossus legal in Modern? Legality

Chameleon Colossus is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Chameleon Colossus legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chameleon Colossus 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 Chameleon Colossus legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Chameleon Colossus in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Chameleon Colossus legal in Legacy? Legality

Chameleon Colossus is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Chameleon Colossus legal in Vintage? Legality

Chameleon Colossus 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 Chameleon Colossus legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chameleon Colossus 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 Chameleon Colossus from? Details

This printing of Chameleon Colossus is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 153.

Chameleon Colossus may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chameleon Colossus's rarity? Details

Chameleon Colossus is a rare card in AFC.

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

Who illustrated Chameleon Colossus? Details

Chameleon Colossus was illustrated by Darrell Riche.

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

What is Chameleon Colossus's power and toughness? Details

Chameleon Colossus 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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