Quick Answer

Wild Shape is a uncommon Instant from AFR (AFR) costing {G}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wild Shape MTG card

Wild Shape

Instant

Card Text

Choose one. Until end of turn, target creature you control has that base power and toughness, becomes that creature type, and gains that ability. • 1/3 Turtle with hexproof. • 1/5 Spider with reach. • 3/3 Elephant with trample.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 AFR AFR 🎨 Sam Guay

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
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TCGPlayer
$0.21
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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Cardmarket
€0.33
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wild Shape? Basics

Wild Shape is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one. Until end of turn, target creature you control has that base power and toughness, becomes that creature type, and gains that ability. • 1/3 Turtle with hexproof. • 1/5 Spider with reach. • 3/3 Elephant with trample."

How much mana does Wild Shape cost to cast? Basics

Wild Shape has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Wild Shape's mana cost of {G} 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.

Wild Shape 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.

Wild Shape's current oracle text is: "Choose one. Until end of turn, target creature you control has that base power and toughness, becomes that creature type, and gains that ability. • 1/3 Turtle with hexproof. • 1/5 Spider with reach. • 3/3 Elephant with trample."

What is the current price of Wild Shape? Pricing

The current market price for Wild Shape is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Wild Shape? Pricing

You can purchase Wild Shape 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.

Wild Shape normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.21

Is Wild Shape legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Shape in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wild Shape legal in Modern? Legality

Wild Shape is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wild Shape legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wild Shape 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 Wild Shape legal in Pioneer? Legality

Wild Shape is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Wild Shape legal in Legacy? Legality

Wild Shape is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wild Shape legal in Vintage? Legality

Wild Shape 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 Wild Shape legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Shape 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 Wild Shape from? Details

This printing of Wild Shape is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 212.

Wild Shape may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wild Shape's rarity? Details

Wild Shape is a uncommon card in AFR.

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

Who illustrated Wild Shape? Details

Wild Shape was illustrated by Sam Guay.

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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