Quick Answer

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift is a rare Legendary Artifact from LCI (LCI) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $1.69 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift MTG card

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift

Legendary Artifact

Card Text

When Brass's Tunnel-Grinder enters, discard any number of cards, then draw that many cards plus one. At the beginning of your end step, if you descended this turn, put a bore counter on Brass's Tunnel-Grinder. Then if there are three or more bore counters on it, remove those counters and transform it. (You descended if a permanent card was put into your graveyard from anywhere.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 LCI LCI 🎨 Cristi Balanescu
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$1.69
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$2.49
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$2.99
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€1.69
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€2.73
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift? Basics

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift is a Legendary Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Brass's Tunnel-Grinder enters, discard any number of cards, then draw that many cards plus one. At the beginning of your end step, if you descended this turn, put a bore counter on Brass's Tunnel-Grinder. Then if there are three or more bore counters on it, remove those counters and transform it. (You descended if a permanent card was put into your graveyard from anywhere.)"

How much mana does Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift cost to cast? Basics

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift 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.

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift's current oracle text is: "When Brass's Tunnel-Grinder enters, discard any number of cards, then draw that many cards plus one. At the beginning of your end step, if you descended this turn, put a bore counter on Brass's Tunnel-Grinder. Then if there are three or more bore counters on it, remove those counters and transform it. (You descended if a permanent card was put into your graveyard from anywhere.)"

What is the current price of Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift? Pricing

The current market price for Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift is approximately $1.69 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.69 EUR.

Where can I buy Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift? Pricing

You can purchase Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift 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.

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift normal: $1.69 | foil: $2.49

Is Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift legal in Standard? Legality

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift legal in Modern? Legality

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift 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 Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift legal in Pioneer? Legality

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift legal in Legacy? Legality

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift legal in Vintage? Legality

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift 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 Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift in Pauper is not available.

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 Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift from? Details

This printing of Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift is from LCI (LCI), with collector number 135.

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift's rarity? Details

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift is a rare card in LCI.

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

Who illustrated Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift? Details

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift was illustrated by Cristi Balanescu.

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

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