Quick Answer

Evil Twin is a rare Creature — Shapeshifter from BBD (BBD) costing {2}{U}{B}. Current price: $0.45 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Evil Twin MTG card

Evil Twin

Creature — Shapeshifter

Card Text

You may have this creature enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield, except it has "{U}{B}, {T}: Destroy target creature with the same name as this creature."

You can always tell the evil one by the dagger he's sticking in you.

Card Stats

0/0 rare CMC: 4.0 BBD BBD 🎨 Greg Staples

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.45
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$1.52
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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Card Kingdom
$2.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.61
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Cardmarket
€0.93
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Evil Twin? Basics

Evil Twin is a Creature — Shapeshifter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may have this creature enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield, except it has "{U}{B}, {T}: Destroy target creature with the same name as this creature.""

How much mana does Evil Twin cost to cast? Basics

Evil Twin has a mana cost of {2}{U}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Evil Twin's mana cost of {2}{U}{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.

Evil Twin 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.

Evil Twin's current oracle text is: "You may have this creature enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield, except it has "{U}{B}, {T}: Destroy target creature with the same name as this creature.""

What is the current price of Evil Twin? Pricing

The current market price for Evil Twin is approximately $0.45 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.52 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.61 EUR.

Where can I buy Evil Twin? Pricing

You can purchase Evil Twin 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.

Evil Twin normal: $0.45 | foil: $1.52

Is Evil Twin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Evil Twin in Standard is not available.

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

Is Evil Twin legal in Modern? Legality

Evil Twin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Evil Twin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Evil Twin 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 Evil Twin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Evil Twin in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Evil Twin legal in Legacy? Legality

Evil Twin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Evil Twin legal in Vintage? Legality

Evil Twin 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 Evil Twin legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Evil Twin 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 Evil Twin from? Details

This printing of Evil Twin is from BBD (BBD), with collector number 222.

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

What is Evil Twin's rarity? Details

Evil Twin is a rare card in BBD.

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

Who illustrated Evil Twin? Details

Evil Twin was illustrated by Greg Staples.

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

What is Evil Twin's power and toughness? Details

Evil Twin 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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