Switcheroo
~$0.14 low · ~$0.30 high
Blue. Sorcery
Core Set 2019 #78 · Illustrated by Kev Walker
Core Set 2019 #78 · Illustrated by Kev WalkerWhat is Switcheroo worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Exchange control of two target creatures.
Say hello to your new friend.
Format legality
All 3 printings of Switcheroo
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Core Set 2019 m19 #78· 2018uncommon· Cardmarket €0.10 · €0.24 foil | uncommon | $0.22 | $0.28 | €0.10€0.24 foil | |
 Battlebond bbd #133· 2018uncommon· Cardmarket €0.13 · €0.34 foil | uncommon | $0.14 | $0.30 | €0.13€0.34 foil | |
 Magic 2013 m13 #71· 2012uncommon· Cardmarket €0.08 · €0.29 foil | uncommon | $0.16 | $0.28 | €0.08€0.29 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2012
- Printings
- 3
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #14,386 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Kev Walker
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Core Set 2019 card (#78).
078 · M19 · U · EN
- 078Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- M19Set code for Core Set 2019
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Card breakdown
The parts of Switcheroo, read from the Core Set 2019 printing. Tap a label to highlight its line. How to read any Magic card.
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Also on this card
- Flavor text
- Italic story text below the rules. It has no effect on the game, and it can differ between printings.
Rulings (4)
2018-07-13
If the same player controls both creatures when Switcheroo resolves, nothing happens.
2018-07-13
You don’t have to control either target.
2018-07-13
If one of the target creatures is an illegal target when Switcheroo resolves, the exchange won’t happen.
2018-07-13
Gaining control of a creature doesn’t cause you to gain control of any Auras or Equipment attached to it.
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