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Shifty Doppelganger is a rare Creature — Shapeshifter from ODY (ODY) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.41 USD. Legal in Commander.

Shifty Doppelganger MTG card

Shifty Doppelganger

Creature — Shapeshifter

Card Text

{3}{U}, Exile this creature: You may put a creature card from your hand onto the battlefield. If you do, that creature gains haste until end of turn. At the beginning of the next end step, sacrifice that creature. If you do, return this card to the battlefield.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 3.0 ODY ODY 🎨 Greg Staples

Market Prices

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$0.41
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$8.75
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$0.69
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$7.99
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€0.40
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€2.28
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shifty Doppelganger? Basics

Shifty Doppelganger is a Creature — Shapeshifter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{3}{U}, Exile this creature: You may put a creature card from your hand onto the battlefield. If you do, that creature gains haste until end of turn. At the beginning of the next end step, sacrifice that creature. If you do, return this card to the battlefield."

How much mana does Shifty Doppelganger cost to cast? Basics

Shifty Doppelganger has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Shifty Doppelganger's mana cost of {2}{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.

Shifty Doppelganger has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Shifty Doppelganger's current oracle text is: "{3}{U}, Exile this creature: You may put a creature card from your hand onto the battlefield. If you do, that creature gains haste until end of turn. At the beginning of the next end step, sacrifice that creature. If you do, return this card to the battlefield."

What is the current price of Shifty Doppelganger? Pricing

The current market price for Shifty Doppelganger is approximately $0.41 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $8.75 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.4 EUR.

Where can I buy Shifty Doppelganger? Pricing

You can purchase Shifty Doppelganger 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.

Shifty Doppelganger normal: $0.41 | foil: $8.75

Is Shifty Doppelganger legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shifty Doppelganger in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shifty Doppelganger legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Shifty Doppelganger in Modern is not available.

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

Is Shifty Doppelganger legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shifty Doppelganger 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 Shifty Doppelganger legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shifty Doppelganger in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shifty Doppelganger legal in Legacy? Legality

Shifty Doppelganger is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shifty Doppelganger legal in Vintage? Legality

Shifty Doppelganger 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 Shifty Doppelganger legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Shifty Doppelganger 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 Shifty Doppelganger from? Details

This printing of Shifty Doppelganger is from ODY (ODY), with collector number 101.

Shifty Doppelganger may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shifty Doppelganger's rarity? Details

Shifty Doppelganger is a rare card in ODY.

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

Who illustrated Shifty Doppelganger? Details

Shifty Doppelganger was illustrated by Greg Staples.

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

What is Shifty Doppelganger's power and toughness? Details

Shifty Doppelganger 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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