Quick Answer

Darksteel Splicer is a rare Creature — Phyrexian Artificer from MOC (MOC) costing {6}{W}. Current price: $0.72 USD. Legal in Commander.

Darksteel Splicer MTG card

Darksteel Splicer

Creature — Phyrexian Artificer

Card Text

Whenever this creature or another nontoken Phyrexian you control enters, create X 3/3 colorless Phyrexian Golem artifact creature tokens, where X is the number of opponents you have. Golems you control have indestructible.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 7.0 MOC MOC 🎨 Steven Belledin

Market Prices

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$0.72
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$2.29
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€0.86
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darksteel Splicer? Basics

Darksteel Splicer is a Creature — Phyrexian Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature or another nontoken Phyrexian you control enters, create X 3/3 colorless Phyrexian Golem artifact creature tokens, where X is the number of opponents you have. Golems you control have indestructible."

How much mana does Darksteel Splicer cost to cast? Basics

Darksteel Splicer has a mana cost of {6}{W}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Darksteel Splicer's mana cost of {6}{W} 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.

Darksteel Splicer has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Darksteel Splicer's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature or another nontoken Phyrexian you control enters, create X 3/3 colorless Phyrexian Golem artifact creature tokens, where X is the number of opponents you have. Golems you control have indestructible."

What is the current price of Darksteel Splicer? Pricing

The current market price for Darksteel Splicer is approximately $0.72 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.86 EUR.

Where can I buy Darksteel Splicer? Pricing

You can purchase Darksteel Splicer 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 Darksteel Splicer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Darksteel Splicer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Darksteel Splicer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Darksteel Splicer in Modern is not available.

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

Is Darksteel Splicer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Darksteel Splicer 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 Darksteel Splicer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Darksteel Splicer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Darksteel Splicer legal in Legacy? Legality

Darksteel Splicer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Darksteel Splicer legal in Vintage? Legality

Darksteel Splicer 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 Darksteel Splicer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Darksteel Splicer 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 Darksteel Splicer from? Details

This printing of Darksteel Splicer is from MOC (MOC), with collector number 13.

Darksteel Splicer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Darksteel Splicer's rarity? Details

Darksteel Splicer is a rare card in MOC.

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

Who illustrated Darksteel Splicer? Details

Darksteel Splicer was illustrated by Steven Belledin.

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

What is Darksteel Splicer's power and toughness? Details

Darksteel Splicer is a 1/1 creature.

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

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