Volrath's Shapeshifter
Volrath's Shapeshifter is a Rare Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter from Stronghold (48) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $12.76 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Volrath's Shapeshifter suits collectors and players working on Stronghold who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Volrath's Shapeshifter from Stronghold?
Volrath's Shapeshifter is a Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter in Stronghold numbered 48. Mana cost {1}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Volrath's Shapeshifter (48) is a format-relevant Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter in Stronghold with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Volrath's Shapeshifter worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $12.76 for Volrath's Shapeshifter. Low and high spread runs $12.76 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $14.38; Normal: $12.76. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Stronghold |
|---|---|
| Number | 48 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $12.76 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €14.38 |
| cardmarket | $14.38 |
| Normal | $12.76 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 0 |
How collectible is Volrath's Shapeshifter?
Volrath's Shapeshifter is a Rare printing in Stronghold. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1998.
What are the key details for Volrath's Shapeshifter?
Volrath's Shapeshifter lists as Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter. Artist: Ron Spencer. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Volrath's Shapeshifter (48) is a format-relevant Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter in Stronghold with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Volrath's Shapeshifter is catalogued as Rare Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter in Stronghold, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $12.76 across finishes (cardmarket: $14.38; Normal: $12.76).
- Mana cost {1}{U}{U} and type line Creature — Phyrexian 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 $12.76 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Volrath's Shapeshifter from Stronghold?
Volrath's Shapeshifter is a Rare Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter from Stronghold numbered 48 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Volrath's Shapeshifter worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $12.76 for ungraded Volrath's Shapeshifter. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Volrath's Shapeshifter?
Volrath's Shapeshifter is catalogued as Rare in Stronghold. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Volrath's Shapeshifter legal in Commander or Standard?
Volrath's 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 Volrath's Shapeshifter near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $12.76. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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