Riptide Shapeshifter
Riptide Shapeshifter is a Uncommon Creature — Shapeshifter from Onslaught (109) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.49 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Riptide Shapeshifter suits collectors and players working on Onslaught who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Riptide Shapeshifter from Onslaught?
Riptide Shapeshifter is a Creature — Shapeshifter in Onslaught numbered 109. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Riptide Shapeshifter (109) is a format-relevant Creature — Shapeshifter in Onslaught with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Riptide Shapeshifter worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $3.49 for Riptide Shapeshifter. Low and high spread runs $3.49 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.25; foil: $3.49; Normal: $0.30. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 109 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Onslaught |
|---|---|
| Number | 109 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $3.49 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.25 |
| cardmarket | $0.25 |
| foil | $3.49 |
| Normal | $0.30 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Riptide Shapeshifter?
Riptide Shapeshifter is a Uncommon printing in Onslaught. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 109 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2002.
What are the key details for Riptide Shapeshifter?
Riptide Shapeshifter lists as Creature — Shapeshifter. Artist: Arnie Swekel. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 109 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Riptide Shapeshifter (109) is a format-relevant Creature — Shapeshifter in Onslaught with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Riptide Shapeshifter is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Shapeshifter in Onslaught, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $3.49 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.25; foil: $3.49; Normal: $0.30).
- Mana cost {3}{U}{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 $3.49 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Riptide Shapeshifter from Onslaught?
Riptide Shapeshifter is a Uncommon Creature — Shapeshifter from Onslaught numbered 109 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Riptide Shapeshifter worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.49 for ungraded Riptide Shapeshifter. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Riptide Shapeshifter?
Riptide Shapeshifter is catalogued as Uncommon in Onslaught. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Riptide Shapeshifter legal in Commander or Standard?
Riptide Shapeshifter shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Riptide Shapeshifter near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $3.49. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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