Quick Answer

True Polymorph is a rare Instant from AFR (AFR) costing {4}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

True Polymorph MTG card

True Polymorph

Instant

Card Text

Target artifact or creature becomes a copy of another target artifact or creature.

Maybe a little *too* convincing.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 AFR AFR 🎨 Steve Prescott

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
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TCGPlayer
$0.23
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
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Cardmarket
€0.27
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is True Polymorph? Basics

True Polymorph is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target artifact or creature becomes a copy of another target artifact or creature."

How much mana does True Polymorph cost to cast? Basics

True Polymorph 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.

True Polymorph'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.

True Polymorph 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.

True Polymorph's current oracle text is: "Target artifact or creature becomes a copy of another target artifact or creature."

What is the current price of True Polymorph? Pricing

The current market price for True Polymorph is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.23 USD.

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

Where can I buy True Polymorph? Pricing

You can purchase True Polymorph 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.

True Polymorph normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.23

Is True Polymorph legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for True Polymorph in Standard is not available.

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

Is True Polymorph legal in Modern? Legality

True Polymorph is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is True Polymorph legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

True Polymorph 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 True Polymorph legal in Pioneer? Legality

True Polymorph is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is True Polymorph legal in Legacy? Legality

True Polymorph is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is True Polymorph legal in Vintage? Legality

True Polymorph 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 True Polymorph legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for True Polymorph 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 True Polymorph from? Details

This printing of True Polymorph is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 80.

True Polymorph may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is True Polymorph's rarity? Details

True Polymorph is a rare card in AFR.

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

Who illustrated True Polymorph? Details

True Polymorph was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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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