Protean Raider (167s)
PRIX · Rivals of Ixalan Promos · rare
| Mana cost |    |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 3.0 |
| Type | Creature — Shapeshifter Pirate |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | R, U |
| Power / Toughness | 2 / 2 |
| EDHREC rank | 13565 |
| Promo | Yes |
Raid — If you attacked this turn, you may have this creature enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield.
Imitation is the sincerest form of piracy.
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Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | — | $1.49 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | — | $1.43 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | — | $0.77 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | — | $0.99 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | — | $0.15 | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
Rulings
- 2018-01-19: If Protean Raider somehow enters the battlefield at the same time as another creature, Protean Raider can't become a copy of that creature. You may choose only a creature that's already on the battlefield.
- 2018-01-19: If the chosen creature has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.
- 2018-01-19: If the chosen creature is copying something else (for example, if the chosen creature is another Protean Raider), then Protean Raider enters the battlefield as whatever the chosen creature copied.
- 2018-01-19: Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied creature will trigger when Protean Raider 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.
- 2018-01-19: If the chosen creature is a token, Protean Raider copies the original characteristics of that token as stated by the effect that created the token. Protean Raider is not a token in this case.
- 2018-01-19: Protean Raider copies exactly what was printed on the original creature (unless that creature is copying something else or is a token; see below). It doesn't copy whether that creature is tapped or untapped, whether it has any counters on it or Auras attached to it, or any non-copy effects that have changed its power, toughness, types, color, or so on.
- 2024-11-08: Raid abilities care only that you attacked with a creature. It doesn't matter how many creatures you attacked with or which player, planeswalker, or battle those creatures attacked.
- 2024-11-08: Raid abilities evaluate the entire turn to see if you attacked with a creature. That creature doesn't have to still be on the battlefield. Similarly, the player, planeswalker, or battle it attacked doesn't have to still be in the game or on the battlefield.