Magical Hack vs Spectral Shift — MTG Card Comparison
Spectral Shift has the edge overall — it is legal in more formats (4 vs 0).
Magical Hack
Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one basic land type with another. (For example, you may change "swampwalk" to "plainswalk." This effect lasts indefinitely.)
Spectral Shift
Choose one —
• Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one basic land type with another. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
• Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
Entwine {2} (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)
| Stat | Magical Hack | Spectral Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {U} | {1}{U} |
| CMC | — | 2 |
| Type | Instant | Instant |
| Rarity | Rare | Rare |
| Set | Unlimited Edition | Fifth Dawn |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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