Transfigure
| Transfigure | |
|---|---|
| Keyword Ability | |
| Type | Activated |
| Introduced | Future Sight |
| Last used | Future Sight |
| Reminder Text | Transfigure [cost] ([Cost], Sacrifice this permanent: Search your library for a creature card with the same mana value as this permanent, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle. Transfigure only as a sorcery.) |
| Storm Scale | 9[1] |
| Statistics |
1 card 100% |
| Scryfall Search | |
| keyword:"Transfigure" | |
Transfigure is a keyword ability, introduced in Future Sight as one of five "pre-print" abilities that have only appeared on a timeshifted card.
Description
To transfigure, you must sacrifice a permanent with transfigure and pay the transfigure cost. You may than search your library for a creature card with the same mana value as that permanent and put it onto the battlefield. This is similar to transmute from Ravnica: City of Guilds, though in this case it's usable only if the permanent with transfigure is on the battlefield, and it can fetch only a creature instead of any card. While there has only been one cost for the one card, it follows the transmute scheme of being 1MM. Coupled with the fact that the spell must be cast first, it also resembles the "cycling from the battlefield" designs from Urza's Destiny.
Transfigure has only been printed on Fleshwrither. According to Mark Rosewater, it is unlikely to be reused since R&D moved away from mechanics that tutor.[2][3][4][5] A cameo would still be possible, though.[6]
Rules
From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (April 4, 2025—Tarkir: Dragonstorm)
- Transfigure
- A keyword ability that lets a player search their library for a replacement creature card. See rule 702.71, “Transfigure.”
From the Comprehensive Rules (April 4, 2025—Tarkir: Dragonstorm)
- 702.71. Transfigure
- 702.71a Transfigure is an activated ability. “Transfigure [cost]” means “[Cost], Sacrifice this permanent: Search your library for a creature card with the same mana value as this permanent and put it onto the battlefield. Then shuffle your library. Activate only as a sorcery.”
Examples
Example
Fleshwrither 
Creature — Horror
3/3
Transfigure 
(, Sacrifice this creature: Search your library for a creature card with the same converted mana cost as this creature and put that card onto the battlefield. Then shuffle your library. Transfigure only as a sorcery.)
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2016-05-16). "Where is Transfigure on the storm scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (May 18, 2015). "Modern Mailbag". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 26, 2016). "Are there any chances for transfigure making a comeback?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 3, 2020). "Back to the Future Sight". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (May 17, 2021). "Future Sight Design Handoff Document". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 18, 2025). "What is your opinion about the "Transfigure" mechanic". Blogatog. Tumblr.