Waxen Shapethief — Slip the Mold
Waxen Shapethief is a compact utility creature that bends into whatever your position requires. With flash and a casting cost of {3}{U} you get an instant answer or a surprise attacker; the enter-the-battlefield copy ability lets this Shapeshifter assume the form of an artifact or creature you control, making it a flexible tool for tempo and toolbox decks. Its cycling option for {2} also gives you a reliable way to dig for answers when the board state is unfavorable.
This borderless Light Play print from Aetherdrift sits well in control shells and artifact synergies alike. Use Waxen Shapethief to copy a key blocker or a value engine, then leverage flash timing to save it or punish opponents’ plays. The card reads simply and cleanly, and experienced players will appreciate how it converts an awkward draw into a playable interaction or a clean card draw when cycled.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{U}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Shapeshifter
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flash. You may have this creature enter as a copy of an artifact or creature you control. Cycling {2}.
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Power / Toughness – 0/0
