Clone (Magic 2011 #49)

Clone {3}{U}

Creature — Shapeshifter

You may have Clone enter the battlefield as a copy of any creature on the battlefield.

The shapeshifter mimics with a twin’s esteem and a mirror’s cruelty.

0/0

Illustrated by Kev Walker

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Modern
Historic
Legacy
Brawl
Vintage
Timeless
Commander
Pauper
Oathbreaker
Penny
Notes and Rules Information for Clone:
  • If the chosen creature is copying something else (for example, if the chosen creature is another Clone), then your Clone enters the battlefield as whatever the chosen creature copied. (2007-07-15)
  • If the chosen creature is a token, Clone copies the original characteristics of that token as stated by the effect that put it onto the battlefield. Clone is not a token. (2007-07-15)
  • Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied creature will trigger when Clone 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. (2007-07-15)
  • If the chosen creature has {X} in its mana cost (such as Protean Hydra), X is considered to be zero. (2009-10-01)
  • Clone copies exactly what was printed on the original creature and nothing more (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. (2012-07-01)
  • If Clone somehow enters the battlefield at the same time as another creature, Clone can't become a copy of that creature. You may choose only a creature that's already on the battlefield. (2012-07-01)
  • You can choose not to copy anything. In that case, Clone enters the battlefield as a 0/0 Shapeshifter creature, and is probably put into the graveyard immediately. (2012-07-01)
  • Clone's ability doesn't target the chosen creature. (2013-07-01)