Quick Answer

Zhalfirin Shapecraft is a common Instant from MOM (MOM) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Zhalfirin Shapecraft MTG card

Zhalfirin Shapecraft

Instant

Card Text

Target creature has base power and toughness 4/3 until end of turn. Draw a card.

Patient and observant, the people of Zhalfir lurked beyond the veil of time until their moment came to finally strike at Phyrexia.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 MOM MOM 🎨 Aldo Domínguez

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Market Prices

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$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.10
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€0.13
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zhalfirin Shapecraft? Basics

Zhalfirin Shapecraft is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature has base power and toughness 4/3 until end of turn. Draw a card."

How much mana does Zhalfirin Shapecraft cost to cast? Basics

Zhalfirin Shapecraft has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Zhalfirin Shapecraft's mana cost of {1}{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.

Zhalfirin Shapecraft has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Zhalfirin Shapecraft's current oracle text is: "Target creature has base power and toughness 4/3 until end of turn. Draw a card."

What is the current price of Zhalfirin Shapecraft? Pricing

The current market price for Zhalfirin Shapecraft is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Zhalfirin Shapecraft? Pricing

You can purchase Zhalfirin Shapecraft 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.

Zhalfirin Shapecraft normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.18

Is Zhalfirin Shapecraft legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Zhalfirin Shapecraft in Standard is not available.

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

Is Zhalfirin Shapecraft legal in Modern? Legality

Zhalfirin Shapecraft is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Zhalfirin Shapecraft legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Zhalfirin Shapecraft 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 Zhalfirin Shapecraft legal in Pioneer? Legality

Zhalfirin Shapecraft is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Zhalfirin Shapecraft legal in Legacy? Legality

Zhalfirin Shapecraft is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Zhalfirin Shapecraft legal in Vintage? Legality

Zhalfirin Shapecraft 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 Zhalfirin Shapecraft legal in Pauper? Legality

Zhalfirin Shapecraft is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Zhalfirin Shapecraft from? Details

This printing of Zhalfirin Shapecraft is from MOM (MOM), with collector number 87.

Zhalfirin Shapecraft may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Zhalfirin Shapecraft's rarity? Details

Zhalfirin Shapecraft is a common card in MOM.

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

Who illustrated Zhalfirin Shapecraft? Details

Zhalfirin Shapecraft was illustrated by Aldo Domínguez.

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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