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Chief of the Foundry is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Construct from 2XM (2XM) costing {3}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Chief of the Foundry MTG card

Chief of the Foundry

Artifact Creature — Construct

Card Text

Other artifact creatures you control get +1/+1.

The foundries of Kaladesh run like clockwork under the supervision of their formidable overseers.

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Daniel Ljunggren

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.19
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TCGPlayer
$0.27
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.21
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Cardmarket
€0.40
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chief of the Foundry? Basics

Chief of the Foundry is a Artifact Creature — Construct card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Other artifact creatures you control get +1/+1."

How much mana does Chief of the Foundry cost to cast? Basics

Chief of the Foundry has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Chief of the Foundry's mana cost of {3} 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.

Chief of the Foundry 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.

Chief of the Foundry's current oracle text is: "Other artifact creatures you control get +1/+1."

What is the current price of Chief of the Foundry? Pricing

The current market price for Chief of the Foundry is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.27 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Chief of the Foundry? Pricing

You can purchase Chief of the Foundry 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.

Chief of the Foundry normal: $0.19 | foil: $0.27

Is Chief of the Foundry legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chief of the Foundry in Standard is not available.

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

Is Chief of the Foundry legal in Modern? Legality

Chief of the Foundry is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Chief of the Foundry legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chief of the Foundry 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 Chief of the Foundry legal in Pioneer? Legality

Chief of the Foundry is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Chief of the Foundry legal in Legacy? Legality

Chief of the Foundry is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Chief of the Foundry legal in Vintage? Legality

Chief of the Foundry 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 Chief of the Foundry legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chief of the Foundry 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 Chief of the Foundry from? Details

This printing of Chief of the Foundry is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 238.

Chief of the Foundry may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chief of the Foundry's rarity? Details

Chief of the Foundry is a uncommon card in 2XM.

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

Who illustrated Chief of the Foundry? Details

Chief of the Foundry was illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren.

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

What is Chief of the Foundry's power and toughness? Details

Chief of the Foundry is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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