Metallic Mimic — Adaptive Engine
Metallic Mimic from Innistrad Remastered is a compact artifact creature that earns its slot in tribal shells and toolbox builds alike. When Metallic Mimic enters the battlefield you choose a creature type and it adopts that identity in addition to being a shapeshifter. That interaction makes it a simple but powerful anthem enabler for decks that want consistent scaling without committing to high mana curves.
The card reads cleanly and plays predictably against common removal and token strategies; each other creature of the chosen type you control enters with an extra +1/+1 counter which rewards go-wide plans and mana-efficient token generation. In practice Metallic Mimic smooths out tempo, amplifies early plays and pairs well with lords, sacrifice outlets and cards that care about counters. Add one to a tribal deck to see small creatures punch above their weight.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}
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Card Type – Artifact Creature
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Subtypes – Shapeshifter
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – As this creature enters, choose a creature type. This creature is the chosen type in addition to its other types. Each other creature you control of the chosen type enters the battlefield with an additional +1/+1 counter on it.
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Power / Toughness – 2/1
