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Mercurial Pretender
CREATURE — SHAPESHIFTER Rare
Magic 2015 EDHREC #17,408
$0.18
+12.5%
7 days
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Mercurial Pretender price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.18.
Mercurial Pretender Price Summary
Mercurial Pretender's current headline price is $0.18.
Mercurial Pretender Printings & Prices
2 printings
Mercurial Pretender has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
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Sell Mercurial Pretender: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M15 #68 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PM15 #68 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M15 #68 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Mercurial Pretender Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗You may have this creature enter as a copy of a creature you control, except it has "{2}{U}{U}: Return this creature to its owner's hand."
"The king went off to find himself. Imagine his terror when he succeeded."
Mercurial Pretender is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Mercurial Pretender Rulings
5 most recent
- Jul 18, 2014 Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied creature will trigger when Mercurial Pretender enters the battlefield. Any “as [this creature] enters the battlefield” or “[this creature] enters the battlefield with” abilities of the chosen creature will also work.
- Jul 18, 2014 If Mercurial Pretender somehow enters the battlefield at the same time as another creature, Mercurial Pretender can’t become a copy of that creature. You may choose only a creature that’s already on the battlefield.
- Jul 18, 2014 If the chosen creature has {X} in its mana cost (such as Genesis Hydra), X is 0.
- Jul 18, 2014 If the chosen creature is a token, Mercurial Pretender copies the original characteristics of that token as stated by the effect that put the token onto the battlefield. Mercurial Pretender is not a token, even when copying one.
- Jul 18, 2014 If the chosen creature is copying something else (for example, if the chosen creature is another Mercurial Pretender), then Mercurial Pretender enters the battlefield as whatever the chosen creature is copying (plus any abilities it gained as part of the copying process, if applicable).
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Mercurial Pretender has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| M15 #68 | 2014-07-18 | Rare | Standard |
| M15 #68 | 2014-07-18 | Rare | Standard |
| PM15 #68 | 2014-07-17 | Rare | Prerelease |
PM15 #68 Mercurial Pretender in Commander
Mercurial Pretender is the #17,408 most-played card on EDHREC, down 344 places over the last 30 days.
Mercurial Pretender FAQ
How much is Mercurial Pretender worth?
Mercurial Pretender is worth about $0.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Mercurial Pretender legal in Commander?
Yes — Mercurial Pretender is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Mercurial Pretender been reprinted?
Yes — Mercurial Pretender has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mercurial Pretender cheap?
Mercurial Pretender trades at about $0.18 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,408 on EDHREC).