Quick Answer

Duplicant is a rare Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter from 2XM (2XM) costing {6}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Duplicant MTG card

Duplicant

Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter

Card Text

Imprint — When this creature enters, you may exile target nontoken creature. As long as a card exiled with this creature is a creature card, this creature has the power, toughness, and creature types of the last creature card exiled with it. It's still a Shapeshifter.

Card Stats

2/4 rare CMC: 6.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Thomas M. Baxa
Imprint

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.23
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TCGPlayer
$0.79
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.23
Normal
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Cardmarket
€1.11
Foil
Buy
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 (14 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duplicant? Basics

Duplicant is a Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Imprint — When this creature enters, you may exile target nontoken creature. As long as a card exiled with this creature is a creature card, this creature has the power, toughness, and creature types of the last creature card exiled with it. It's still a Shapeshifter."

How much mana does Duplicant cost to cast? Basics

Duplicant has a mana cost of {6}, which equals 6.0 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.

Duplicant's mana cost of {6} 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.

Duplicant has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Duplicant's current oracle text is: "Imprint — When this creature enters, you may exile target nontoken creature. As long as a card exiled with this creature is a creature card, this creature has the power, toughness, and creature types of the last creature card exiled with it. It's still a Shapeshifter."

What is the current price of Duplicant? Pricing

The current market price for Duplicant is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.79 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Duplicant? Pricing

You can purchase Duplicant 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.

Duplicant normal: $0.23 | foil: $0.79

Is Duplicant legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Duplicant in Standard is not available.

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

Is Duplicant legal in Modern? Legality

Duplicant is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Duplicant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Duplicant 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 Duplicant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Duplicant in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Duplicant legal in Legacy? Legality

Duplicant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Duplicant legal in Vintage? Legality

Duplicant 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 Duplicant legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Duplicant 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 Duplicant from? Details

This printing of Duplicant is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 249.

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

What is Duplicant's rarity? Details

Duplicant is a rare card in 2XM.

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

Who illustrated Duplicant? Details

Duplicant was illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa.

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

What is Duplicant's power and toughness? Details

Duplicant is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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