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Cytospawn Shambler is a common Creature — Elemental Mutant from DIS (DIS) costing {6}{G}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Cytospawn Shambler MTG card

Cytospawn Shambler

Creature — Elemental Mutant

Card Text

Graft 6 (This creature enters with six +1/+1 counters on it. Whenever another creature enters, you may move a +1/+1 counter from this creature onto it.) {G}: Target creature with a +1/+1 counter on it gains trample until end of turn.

Card Stats

0/0 common CMC: 7.0 DIS DIS 🎨 Anthony S. Waters
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$0.11
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$0.45
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cytospawn Shambler? Basics

Cytospawn Shambler is a Creature — Elemental Mutant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Graft 6 (This creature enters with six +1/+1 counters on it. Whenever another creature enters, you may move a +1/+1 counter from this creature onto it.) {G}: Target creature with a +1/+1 counter on it gains trample until end of turn."

How much mana does Cytospawn Shambler cost to cast? Basics

Cytospawn Shambler has a mana cost of {6}{G}, which equals 7.0 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.

Cytospawn Shambler's mana cost of {6}{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.

Cytospawn Shambler has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Cytospawn Shambler's current oracle text is: "Graft 6 (This creature enters with six +1/+1 counters on it. Whenever another creature enters, you may move a +1/+1 counter from this creature onto it.) {G}: Target creature with a +1/+1 counter on it gains trample until end of turn."

What is the current price of Cytospawn Shambler? Pricing

The current market price for Cytospawn Shambler is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.45 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Cytospawn Shambler? Pricing

You can purchase Cytospawn Shambler 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.

Cytospawn Shambler normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.45

Is Cytospawn Shambler legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cytospawn Shambler in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cytospawn Shambler legal in Modern? Legality

Cytospawn Shambler is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Cytospawn Shambler legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cytospawn Shambler 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 Cytospawn Shambler legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cytospawn Shambler in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cytospawn Shambler legal in Legacy? Legality

Cytospawn Shambler is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cytospawn Shambler legal in Vintage? Legality

Cytospawn Shambler 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 Cytospawn Shambler legal in Pauper? Legality

Cytospawn Shambler 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 Cytospawn Shambler from? Details

This printing of Cytospawn Shambler is from DIS (DIS), with collector number 82.

Cytospawn Shambler may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cytospawn Shambler's rarity? Details

Cytospawn Shambler is a common card in DIS.

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

Who illustrated Cytospawn Shambler? Details

Cytospawn Shambler was illustrated by Anthony S. Waters.

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

What is Cytospawn Shambler's power and toughness? Details

Cytospawn Shambler 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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