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Shaper Apprentice is a common Creature — Merfolk Wizard from J22 (J22) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shaper Apprentice MTG card

Shaper Apprentice

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Card Text

This creature has flying as long as you control another Merfolk.

The River Heralds would wreck a thousand ships to keep intruders from finding the golden city.

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 J22 J22 🎨 Yongjae Choi

Market Prices

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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shaper Apprentice? Basics

Shaper Apprentice is a Creature — Merfolk Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature has flying as long as you control another Merfolk."

How much mana does Shaper Apprentice cost to cast? Basics

Shaper Apprentice has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Shaper Apprentice's mana cost of {1}{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.

Shaper Apprentice 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.

Shaper Apprentice's current oracle text is: "This creature has flying as long as you control another Merfolk."

What is the current price of Shaper Apprentice? Pricing

The current market price for Shaper Apprentice is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Shaper Apprentice? Pricing

You can purchase Shaper Apprentice 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 Shaper Apprentice legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shaper Apprentice in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shaper Apprentice legal in Modern? Legality

Shaper Apprentice is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shaper Apprentice legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shaper Apprentice 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 Shaper Apprentice legal in Pioneer? Legality

Shaper Apprentice is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Shaper Apprentice legal in Legacy? Legality

Shaper Apprentice is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shaper Apprentice legal in Vintage? Legality

Shaper Apprentice 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 Shaper Apprentice legal in Pauper? Legality

Shaper Apprentice is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Shaper Apprentice from? Details

This printing of Shaper Apprentice is from J22 (J22), with collector number 346.

Shaper Apprentice may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shaper Apprentice's rarity? Details

Shaper Apprentice is a common card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Shaper Apprentice? Details

Shaper Apprentice was illustrated by Yongjae Choi.

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

What is Shaper Apprentice's power and toughness? Details

Shaper Apprentice is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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