Quick Answer

Ensoul Artifact is a uncommon Enchantment — Aura from EA1 (EA1) costing {1}{U}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ensoul Artifact MTG card

Ensoul Artifact

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant artifact Enchanted artifact is a creature with base power and toughness 5/5 in addition to its other types.

Too often, some self-described genius comes up with a "labor-saving device" that ends up creating far more work.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 EA1 EA1 🎨 Jasper Sandner
Enchant

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 (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ensoul Artifact? Basics

Ensoul Artifact is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant artifact Enchanted artifact is a creature with base power and toughness 5/5 in addition to its other types."

How much mana does Ensoul Artifact cost to cast? Basics

Ensoul Artifact has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Ensoul Artifact's mana cost of {1}{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.

Ensoul Artifact 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.

Ensoul Artifact's current oracle text is: "Enchant artifact Enchanted artifact is a creature with base power and toughness 5/5 in addition to its other types."

What is the current price of Ensoul Artifact? Pricing

Price data for Ensoul Artifact is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Ensoul Artifact? Pricing

You can purchase Ensoul Artifact 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 Ensoul Artifact legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ensoul Artifact in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ensoul Artifact legal in Modern? Legality

Ensoul Artifact is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ensoul Artifact legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ensoul Artifact 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 Ensoul Artifact legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ensoul Artifact is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ensoul Artifact legal in Legacy? Legality

Ensoul Artifact is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ensoul Artifact legal in Vintage? Legality

Ensoul Artifact 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 Ensoul Artifact legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ensoul Artifact 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 Ensoul Artifact from? Details

This printing of Ensoul Artifact is from EA1 (EA1), with collector number 3.

Ensoul Artifact may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ensoul Artifact's rarity? Details

Ensoul Artifact is a uncommon card in EA1.

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

Who illustrated Ensoul Artifact? Details

Ensoul Artifact was illustrated by Jasper Sandner.

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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