Quick Answer

The Prismatic Piper is a special Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter from CMM (CMM) costing {5}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

The Prismatic Piper MTG card

The Prismatic Piper

Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter

Card Text

If The Prismatic Piper is your commander, choose a color before the game begins. The Prismatic Piper is the chosen color. Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)

It is everything and nothing.

Card Stats

3/3 special CMC: 5.0 CMM CMM 🎨 Seb McKinnon
Partner

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.13
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Cardmarket
€0.05
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Prismatic Piper? Basics

The Prismatic Piper is a Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If The Prismatic Piper is your commander, choose a color before the game begins. The Prismatic Piper is the chosen color. Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)"

How much mana does The Prismatic Piper cost to cast? Basics

The Prismatic Piper has a mana cost of {5}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

The Prismatic Piper's mana cost of {5} 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.

The Prismatic Piper has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

The Prismatic Piper's current oracle text is: "If The Prismatic Piper is your commander, choose a color before the game begins. The Prismatic Piper is the chosen color. Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)"

What is the current price of The Prismatic Piper? Pricing

The current market price for The Prismatic Piper is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy The Prismatic Piper? Pricing

You can purchase The Prismatic Piper 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 The Prismatic Piper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Prismatic Piper in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Prismatic Piper legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Prismatic Piper in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Prismatic Piper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Prismatic Piper 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 The Prismatic Piper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Prismatic Piper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Prismatic Piper legal in Legacy? Legality

The Prismatic Piper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is The Prismatic Piper legal in Vintage? Legality

The Prismatic Piper 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 The Prismatic Piper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Prismatic Piper 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 The Prismatic Piper from? Details

This printing of The Prismatic Piper is from CMM (CMM), with collector number 1.

The Prismatic Piper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Prismatic Piper's rarity? Details

The Prismatic Piper is a special card in CMM.

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

Who illustrated The Prismatic Piper? Details

The Prismatic Piper was illustrated by Seb McKinnon.

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

What is The Prismatic Piper's power and toughness? Details

The Prismatic Piper is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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