Quick Answer

Esoteric Duplicator is a mythic Artifact — Clue from BIG (BIG) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.97 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Esoteric Duplicator MTG card

Esoteric Duplicator

Artifact — Clue

Card Text

Whenever you sacrifice this artifact or another artifact, you may pay {2}. If you do, at the beginning of the next end step, create a token that's a copy of that artifact. {2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card.

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 3.0 BIG BIG 🎨 Anton Solovianchyk

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.97
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TCGPlayer
$2.36
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$2.29
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.92
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Cardmarket
€2.55
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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 (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Esoteric Duplicator? Basics

Esoteric Duplicator is a Artifact — Clue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you sacrifice this artifact or another artifact, you may pay {2}. If you do, at the beginning of the next end step, create a token that's a copy of that artifact. {2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."

How much mana does Esoteric Duplicator cost to cast? Basics

Esoteric Duplicator has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Esoteric Duplicator's mana cost of {2}{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.

Esoteric Duplicator 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.

Esoteric Duplicator's current oracle text is: "Whenever you sacrifice this artifact or another artifact, you may pay {2}. If you do, at the beginning of the next end step, create a token that's a copy of that artifact. {2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."

What is the current price of Esoteric Duplicator? Pricing

The current market price for Esoteric Duplicator is approximately $0.97 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.36 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.92 EUR.

Where can I buy Esoteric Duplicator? Pricing

You can purchase Esoteric Duplicator 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.

Esoteric Duplicator normal: $0.97 | foil: $2.36

Is Esoteric Duplicator legal in Standard? Legality

Esoteric Duplicator is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Esoteric Duplicator legal in Modern? Legality

Esoteric Duplicator is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Esoteric Duplicator legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Esoteric Duplicator 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 Esoteric Duplicator legal in Pioneer? Legality

Esoteric Duplicator is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Esoteric Duplicator legal in Legacy? Legality

Esoteric Duplicator is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Esoteric Duplicator legal in Vintage? Legality

Esoteric Duplicator 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 Esoteric Duplicator legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Esoteric Duplicator 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 Esoteric Duplicator from? Details

This printing of Esoteric Duplicator is from BIG (BIG), with collector number 5.

Esoteric Duplicator may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Esoteric Duplicator's rarity? Details

Esoteric Duplicator is a mythic card in BIG.

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

Who illustrated Esoteric Duplicator? Details

Esoteric Duplicator was illustrated by Anton Solovianchyk.

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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