Progenitor Mimic
Progenitor Mimic is a Mythic Creature — Shapeshifter from Commander 2016 (216) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{G}{U}. Color identity: G, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.01 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Progenitor Mimic suits collectors and players working on Commander 2016 who need the Mythic slot. Treat $1.01 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Progenitor Mimic from Commander 2016?
Progenitor Mimic is a Creature — Shapeshifter in Commander 2016 numbered 216. Mana cost {4}{G}{U}. Color identity: G, U. Progenitor Mimic (216) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Shapeshifter in Commander 2016. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Progenitor Mimic worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.01 for Progenitor Mimic. Low and high spread runs $1.01 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.18; Normal: $1.01. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 216 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Commander 2016 |
|---|---|
| Number | 216 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.01 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.18 |
| cardmarket | $1.18 |
| Normal | $1.01 |
Card stats
| Colors | G, U |
|---|---|
| Power | 0 |
How collectible is Progenitor Mimic?
Progenitor Mimic is a Mythic printing in Commander 2016. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 216 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Progenitor Mimic?
Progenitor Mimic lists as Creature — Shapeshifter. Artist: Daarken. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 216 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Mythic.
Cactaur's take
Progenitor Mimic (216) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Shapeshifter in Commander 2016. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Progenitor Mimic is catalogued as Mythic Creature — Shapeshifter in Commander 2016, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.01 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.18; Normal: $1.01).
- Mana cost {4}{G}{U} and type line Creature — Shapeshifter help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $1.01 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Progenitor Mimic from Commander 2016?
Progenitor Mimic is a Mythic Creature — Shapeshifter from Commander 2016 numbered 216 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Progenitor Mimic worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.01 for ungraded Progenitor Mimic. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Progenitor Mimic?
Progenitor Mimic is catalogued as Mythic in Commander 2016. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Progenitor Mimic legal in Commander or Standard?
Progenitor Mimic shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Progenitor Mimic trade at a premium?
Progenitor Mimic combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Commander 2016.
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