Quick Answer

Stolen Identity is a rare Sorcery from GK1 (GK1) costing {4}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Stolen Identity MTG card

Stolen Identity

Sorcery

Card Text

Create a token that's a copy of target artifact or creature. Cipher (Then you may exile this spell card encoded on a creature you control. Whenever that creature deals combat damage to a player, its controller may cast a copy of the encoded card without paying its mana cost.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 GK1 GK1 🎨 Clint Cearley
Cipher

Market Prices

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$0.28
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$0.79
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€0.30
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€0.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stolen Identity? Basics

Stolen Identity is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Create a token that's a copy of target artifact or creature. Cipher (Then you may exile this spell card encoded on a creature you control. Whenever that creature deals combat damage to a player, its controller may cast a copy of the encoded card without paying its mana cost.)"

How much mana does Stolen Identity cost to cast? Basics

Stolen Identity has a mana cost of {4}{U}{U}, which equals 6.0 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.

Stolen Identity's mana cost of {4}{U}{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.

Stolen Identity 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.

Stolen Identity's current oracle text is: "Create a token that's a copy of target artifact or creature. Cipher (Then you may exile this spell card encoded on a creature you control. Whenever that creature deals combat damage to a player, its controller may cast a copy of the encoded card without paying its mana cost.)"

What is the current price of Stolen Identity? Pricing

The current market price for Stolen Identity is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Stolen Identity? Pricing

You can purchase Stolen Identity 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 Stolen Identity legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Stolen Identity in Standard is not available.

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

Is Stolen Identity legal in Modern? Legality

Stolen Identity is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Stolen Identity legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Stolen Identity 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 Stolen Identity legal in Pioneer? Legality

Stolen Identity is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Stolen Identity legal in Legacy? Legality

Stolen Identity is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Stolen Identity legal in Vintage? Legality

Stolen Identity 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 Stolen Identity legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Stolen Identity 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 Stolen Identity from? Details

This printing of Stolen Identity is from GK1 (GK1), with collector number 2.

Stolen Identity may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Stolen Identity's rarity? Details

Stolen Identity is a rare card in GK1.

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

Who illustrated Stolen Identity? Details

Stolen Identity was illustrated by Clint Cearley.

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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