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Containment Construct is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Construct from PLST (PLST) costing {2}. Current price: $0.43 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Containment Construct MTG card

Containment Construct

Artifact Creature — Construct

Card Text

Whenever you discard a card, you may exile that card from your graveyard. If you do, you may play that card this turn.

Automated units are deployed to stabilize merge sites deemed too dangerous even for trained intercessors.

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Julian Kok Joon Wen

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Containment Construct? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Whenever you discard a card, you may exile that card from your graveyard. If you do, you may play that card this turn."

How much mana does Containment Construct cost to cast? Basics

Containment Construct has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 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.

Containment Construct's mana cost of {2} 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.

Containment Construct has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Containment Construct's current oracle text is: "Whenever you discard a card, you may exile that card from your graveyard. If you do, you may play that card this turn."

What is the current price of Containment Construct? Pricing

The current market price for Containment Construct is approximately $0.43 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Containment Construct? Pricing

You can purchase Containment Construct 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 Containment Construct legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Containment Construct in Standard is not available.

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

Is Containment Construct legal in Modern? Legality

Containment Construct is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Containment Construct legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Containment Construct 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 Containment Construct legal in Pioneer? Legality

Containment Construct is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Containment Construct legal in Legacy? Legality

Containment Construct is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Containment Construct legal in Vintage? Legality

Containment Construct 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 Containment Construct legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Containment Construct 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 Containment Construct from? Details

This printing of Containment Construct is from PLST (PLST), with collector number NEO-243.

Containment Construct may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Containment Construct's rarity? Details

Containment Construct is a uncommon card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Containment Construct? Details

Containment Construct was illustrated by Julian Kok Joon Wen.

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

What is Containment Construct's power and toughness? Details

Containment Construct is a 2/1 creature.

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

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