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Lazav, Dimir Mastermind is a mythic Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter from GK1 (GK1) costing {U}{U}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.7 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lazav, Dimir Mastermind MTG card

Lazav, Dimir Mastermind

Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter

Card Text

Hexproof Whenever a creature card is put into an opponent's graveyard from anywhere, you may have Lazav become a copy of that card, except its name is Lazav, Dimir Mastermind, it's legendary in addition to its other types, and it has hexproof and this ability.

Card Stats

3/3 mythic CMC: 4.0 GK1 GK1 🎨 David Rapoza
Hexproof

Market Prices

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$0.70
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$0.99
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€0.75
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€1.01
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lazav, Dimir Mastermind? Basics

Lazav, Dimir Mastermind is a Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Hexproof Whenever a creature card is put into an opponent's graveyard from anywhere, you may have Lazav become a copy of that card, except its name is Lazav, Dimir Mastermind, it's legendary in addition to its other types, and it has hexproof and this ability."

How much mana does Lazav, Dimir Mastermind cost to cast? Basics

Lazav, Dimir Mastermind has a mana cost of {U}{U}{B}{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.

Lazav, Dimir Mastermind's mana cost of {U}{U}{B}{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.

Lazav, Dimir Mastermind 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.

Lazav, Dimir Mastermind's current oracle text is: "Hexproof Whenever a creature card is put into an opponent's graveyard from anywhere, you may have Lazav become a copy of that card, except its name is Lazav, Dimir Mastermind, it's legendary in addition to its other types, and it has hexproof and this ability."

What is the current price of Lazav, Dimir Mastermind? Pricing

The current market price for Lazav, Dimir Mastermind is approximately $0.7 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.75 EUR.

Where can I buy Lazav, Dimir Mastermind? Pricing

You can purchase Lazav, Dimir Mastermind 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 Lazav, Dimir Mastermind legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lazav, Dimir Mastermind in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lazav, Dimir Mastermind legal in Modern? Legality

Lazav, Dimir Mastermind is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lazav, Dimir Mastermind legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lazav, Dimir Mastermind 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 Lazav, Dimir Mastermind legal in Pioneer? Legality

Lazav, Dimir Mastermind is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Lazav, Dimir Mastermind legal in Legacy? Legality

Lazav, Dimir Mastermind is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lazav, Dimir Mastermind legal in Vintage? Legality

Lazav, Dimir Mastermind 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 Lazav, Dimir Mastermind legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lazav, Dimir Mastermind 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 Lazav, Dimir Mastermind from? Details

This printing of Lazav, Dimir Mastermind is from GK1 (GK1), with collector number 16.

Lazav, Dimir Mastermind may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lazav, Dimir Mastermind's rarity? Details

Lazav, Dimir Mastermind is a mythic card in GK1.

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

Who illustrated Lazav, Dimir Mastermind? Details

Lazav, Dimir Mastermind was illustrated by David Rapoza.

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

What is Lazav, Dimir Mastermind's power and toughness? Details

Lazav, Dimir Mastermind is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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