Shapeshifter

Artifact Creature - Shapeshifter X/7-X, 6 (6)
As Shapeshifter comes into play, choose a number between 0 and 7.
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may choose a number between 0 and 7.
Shapeshifter's power is equal to the last chosen number and its toughness is equal to 7 minus that number.¹
Born like a Phoenix from the Flame, But neither Bulk nor Shape the same. -Jonathan Swift, "Vanbrug's House"
Illus. Dan Frazier

Crystal Keep Rulings Summaries

• The power/toughness change is a triggered ability that occurs only once each upkeep. [D'Angelo 2000/02/25]
• The change affects the initial power/toughness, not the current power/toughness. [D'Angelo 1998/06/05]
• If it begins upkeep with power of 2 or less, the Dwarven Warriors may be tapped to make it unblockable before you change the Shapeshifter to be a 6/1 creature. [Aahz 1994/06/01]
• Note - This card had no creature type until Oracle 2007/10/01, when it became "Shapeshifter".

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy Banned in Extended, Standard
Printings (3/18)	Fifth Edition (Uncommon) Fourth Edition (Uncommon) Antiquities (Rare)