Quick Answer

Shaper Guildmage is a common Creature — Human Wizard from MIR (MIR) costing {U}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Commander.

Shaper Guildmage MTG card

Shaper Guildmage

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

{W}, {T}: Target creature gains first strike until end of turn. {B}, {T}: Target creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.

Shape this world in Zhalfir's image. —Shaper Guild maxim

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 MIR MIR 🎨 D. Alexander Gregory

Market Prices

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$0.12
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shaper Guildmage? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "{W}, {T}: Target creature gains first strike until end of turn. {B}, {T}: Target creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn."

How much mana does Shaper Guildmage cost to cast? Basics

Shaper Guildmage has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 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 Guildmage's mana cost of {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 Guildmage has a mana value of 1.0. 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 Guildmage's current oracle text is: "{W}, {T}: Target creature gains first strike until end of turn. {B}, {T}: Target creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Shaper Guildmage? Pricing

The current market price for Shaper Guildmage is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Shaper Guildmage? Pricing

You can purchase Shaper Guildmage 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 Guildmage legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Shaper Guildmage legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Shaper Guildmage in Modern is not available.

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

Is Shaper Guildmage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shaper Guildmage 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 Guildmage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shaper Guildmage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shaper Guildmage legal in Legacy? Legality

Shaper Guildmage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shaper Guildmage legal in Vintage? Legality

Shaper Guildmage 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 Guildmage legal in Pauper? Legality

Shaper Guildmage 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 Guildmage from? Details

This printing of Shaper Guildmage is from MIR (MIR), with collector number 91.

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

What is Shaper Guildmage's rarity? Details

Shaper Guildmage is a common card in MIR.

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

Who illustrated Shaper Guildmage? Details

Shaper Guildmage was illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory.

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 Guildmage's power and toughness? Details

Shaper Guildmage is a 1/1 creature.

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

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