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Progenitor Mimic is a rare Creature — Shapeshifter from 2XM (2XM) costing {4}{G}{U}. Current price: $1.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Progenitor Mimic MTG card

Progenitor Mimic

Creature — Shapeshifter

Card Text

You may have this creature enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield, except it has "At the beginning of your upkeep, if this creature isn't a token, create a token that's a copy of this creature."

Card Stats

0/0 rare CMC: 6.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Daarken

Market Prices

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$1.09
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TCGPlayer
$1.61
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Card Kingdom
$2.29
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$3.99
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Cardmarket
€0.77
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€1.86
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Progenitor Mimic? Basics

Progenitor Mimic 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 "At the beginning of your upkeep, if this creature isn't a token, create a token that's a copy of this creature.""

How much mana does Progenitor Mimic cost to cast? Basics

Progenitor Mimic has a mana cost of {4}{G}{U}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Progenitor Mimic's mana cost of {4}{G}{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.

Progenitor Mimic 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.

Progenitor Mimic's current oracle text is: "You may have this creature enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield, except it has "At the beginning of your upkeep, if this creature isn't a token, create a token that's a copy of this creature.""

What is the current price of Progenitor Mimic? Pricing

The current market price for Progenitor Mimic is approximately $1.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.61 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.77 EUR.

Where can I buy Progenitor Mimic? Pricing

You can purchase Progenitor Mimic 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.

Progenitor Mimic normal: $1.09 | foil: $1.61

Is Progenitor Mimic legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Progenitor Mimic in Standard is not available.

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

Is Progenitor Mimic legal in Modern? Legality

Progenitor Mimic is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Progenitor Mimic legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Progenitor Mimic 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 Progenitor Mimic legal in Pioneer? Legality

Progenitor Mimic is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Progenitor Mimic legal in Legacy? Legality

Progenitor Mimic is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Progenitor Mimic legal in Vintage? Legality

Progenitor Mimic 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 Progenitor Mimic legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Progenitor Mimic 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 Progenitor Mimic from? Details

This printing of Progenitor Mimic is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 212.

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

What is Progenitor Mimic's rarity? Details

Progenitor Mimic 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 Progenitor Mimic? Details

Progenitor Mimic was illustrated by Daarken.

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

What is Progenitor Mimic's power and toughness? Details

Progenitor Mimic 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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