Quick Answer

Shape Anew is a rare Sorcery from SOM (SOM) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.45 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shape Anew MTG card

Shape Anew

Sorcery

Card Text

The controller of target artifact sacrifices it, then reveals cards from the top of their library until they reveal an artifact card. That player puts that card onto the battlefield, then shuffles all other cards revealed this way into their library.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 SOM SOM 🎨 Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.45
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TCGPlayer
$2.17
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.45
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Cardmarket
€2.58
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shape Anew? Basics

Shape Anew is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "The controller of target artifact sacrifices it, then reveals cards from the top of their library until they reveal an artifact card. That player puts that card onto the battlefield, then shuffles all other cards revealed this way into their library."

How much mana does Shape Anew cost to cast? Basics

Shape Anew has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Shape Anew's mana cost of {3}{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.

Shape Anew 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.

Shape Anew's current oracle text is: "The controller of target artifact sacrifices it, then reveals cards from the top of their library until they reveal an artifact card. That player puts that card onto the battlefield, then shuffles all other cards revealed this way into their library."

What is the current price of Shape Anew? Pricing

The current market price for Shape Anew is approximately $0.45 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.45 EUR.

Where can I buy Shape Anew? Pricing

You can purchase Shape Anew 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.

Shape Anew normal: $0.45 | foil: $2.17

Is Shape Anew legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shape Anew in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shape Anew legal in Modern? Legality

Shape Anew is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shape Anew legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shape Anew 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 Shape Anew legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shape Anew in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shape Anew legal in Legacy? Legality

Shape Anew is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shape Anew legal in Vintage? Legality

Shape Anew 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 Shape Anew legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Shape Anew 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 Shape Anew from? Details

This printing of Shape Anew is from SOM (SOM), with collector number 43.

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

What is Shape Anew's rarity? Details

Shape Anew is a rare card in SOM.

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

Who illustrated Shape Anew? Details

Shape Anew was illustrated by Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai.

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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