Quick Answer

Mirror of the Forebears is a uncommon Artifact from C17 (C17) costing {2}. Current price: $1.75 USD. Legal in Commander.

Mirror of the Forebears MTG card

Mirror of the Forebears

Artifact

Card Text

As this artifact enters, choose a creature type. {1}: Until end of turn, this artifact becomes a copy of target creature you control of the chosen type, except it's an artifact in addition to its other types.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 C17 C17 🎨 Kieran Yanner

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.75
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Card Kingdom
$2.99
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Cardmarket
€1.82
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Cardmarket
€0.20
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mirror of the Forebears? Basics

Mirror of the Forebears is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this artifact enters, choose a creature type. {1}: Until end of turn, this artifact becomes a copy of target creature you control of the chosen type, except it's an artifact in addition to its other types."

How much mana does Mirror of the Forebears cost to cast? Basics

Mirror of the Forebears has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 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.

Mirror of the Forebears's mana cost of {2} 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.

Mirror of the Forebears 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.

Mirror of the Forebears's current oracle text is: "As this artifact enters, choose a creature type. {1}: Until end of turn, this artifact becomes a copy of target creature you control of the chosen type, except it's an artifact in addition to its other types."

What is the current price of Mirror of the Forebears? Pricing

The current market price for Mirror of the Forebears is approximately $1.75 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.82 EUR.

Where can I buy Mirror of the Forebears? Pricing

You can purchase Mirror of the Forebears 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 Mirror of the Forebears legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mirror of the Forebears in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mirror of the Forebears legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Mirror of the Forebears in Modern is not available.

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

Is Mirror of the Forebears legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mirror of the Forebears 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 Mirror of the Forebears legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mirror of the Forebears in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Mirror of the Forebears legal in Legacy? Legality

Mirror of the Forebears is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mirror of the Forebears legal in Vintage? Legality

Mirror of the Forebears 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 Mirror of the Forebears legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mirror of the Forebears 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 Mirror of the Forebears from? Details

This printing of Mirror of the Forebears is from C17 (C17), with collector number 54.

Mirror of the Forebears may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mirror of the Forebears's rarity? Details

Mirror of the Forebears is a uncommon card in C17.

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

Who illustrated Mirror of the Forebears? Details

Mirror of the Forebears was illustrated by Kieran Yanner.

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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