Quick Answer

Drown in Shapelessness is a common Instant from GS1 (GS1) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Commander.

Drown in Shapelessness MTG card

Drown in Shapelessness

Instant

Card Text

Return target creature to its owner's hand.

"From the swallows, I learned how to ride the winds to anywhere, and from my tears, I mastered how to harness the water."

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 GS1 GS1 🎨 Pon Lee

Market Prices

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$0.19
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drown in Shapelessness? Basics

Drown in Shapelessness is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return target creature to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Drown in Shapelessness cost to cast? Basics

Drown in Shapelessness has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Drown in Shapelessness's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Drown in Shapelessness has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Drown in Shapelessness's current oracle text is: "Return target creature to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Drown in Shapelessness? Pricing

The current market price for Drown in Shapelessness is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Drown in Shapelessness? Pricing

You can purchase Drown in Shapelessness 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 Drown in Shapelessness legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Drown in Shapelessness in Standard is not available.

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

Is Drown in Shapelessness legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Drown in Shapelessness in Modern is not available.

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

Is Drown in Shapelessness legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Drown in Shapelessness 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 Drown in Shapelessness legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Drown in Shapelessness in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Drown in Shapelessness legal in Legacy? Legality

Drown in Shapelessness is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Drown in Shapelessness legal in Vintage? Legality

Drown in Shapelessness 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 Drown in Shapelessness legal in Pauper? Legality

Drown in Shapelessness 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 Drown in Shapelessness from? Details

This printing of Drown in Shapelessness is from GS1 (GS1), with collector number 15.

Drown in Shapelessness may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Drown in Shapelessness's rarity? Details

Drown in Shapelessness is a common card in GS1.

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

Who illustrated Drown in Shapelessness? Details

Drown in Shapelessness was illustrated by Pon Lee.

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

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