Quick Answer

Aviation Pioneer is a common Creature — Human Artificer from J22 (J22) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Aviation Pioneer MTG card

Aviation Pioneer

Creature — Human Artificer

Card Text

When this creature enters, create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying.

"They say perfection is unattainable, but they said that about flight too."

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 3.0 J22 J22 🎨 Lake Hurwitz

Market Prices

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$0.08
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$0.35
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€0.06
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aviation Pioneer? Basics

Aviation Pioneer is a Creature — Human Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying."

How much mana does Aviation Pioneer cost to cast? Basics

Aviation Pioneer has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Aviation Pioneer's mana cost of {2}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Aviation Pioneer has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Aviation Pioneer's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying."

What is the current price of Aviation Pioneer? Pricing

The current market price for Aviation Pioneer is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Aviation Pioneer? Pricing

You can purchase Aviation Pioneer from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Aviation Pioneer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Aviation Pioneer in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Aviation Pioneer legal in Modern? Legality

Aviation Pioneer is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Aviation Pioneer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aviation Pioneer is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Aviation Pioneer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Aviation Pioneer is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Aviation Pioneer legal in Legacy? Legality

Aviation Pioneer is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Aviation Pioneer legal in Vintage? Legality

Aviation Pioneer is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Aviation Pioneer legal in Pauper? Legality

Aviation Pioneer is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Aviation Pioneer from? Details

This printing of Aviation Pioneer is from J22 (J22), with collector number 275.

Aviation Pioneer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Aviation Pioneer's rarity? Details

Aviation Pioneer is a common card in J22.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Aviation Pioneer? Details

Aviation Pioneer was illustrated by Lake Hurwitz.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Aviation Pioneer's power and toughness? Details

Aviation Pioneer is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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