Quick Answer

Faerie Mechanist is a common Artifact Creature — Faerie Artificer from CON (CON) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Faerie Mechanist MTG card

Faerie Mechanist

Artifact Creature — Faerie Artificer

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, look at the top three cards of your library. You may reveal an artifact card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 4.0 CON CON 🎨 Matt Cavotta
Flying

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Market Prices

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$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.24
Foil
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.04
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€0.16
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Faerie Mechanist? Basics

Faerie Mechanist is a Artifact Creature — Faerie Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, look at the top three cards of your library. You may reveal an artifact card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

How much mana does Faerie Mechanist cost to cast? Basics

Faerie Mechanist has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Faerie Mechanist's mana cost of {3}{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.

Faerie Mechanist has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Faerie Mechanist's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, look at the top three cards of your library. You may reveal an artifact card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

What is the current price of Faerie Mechanist? Pricing

The current market price for Faerie Mechanist is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.24 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Faerie Mechanist? Pricing

You can purchase Faerie Mechanist 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.

Faerie Mechanist normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.24

Is Faerie Mechanist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Faerie Mechanist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Faerie Mechanist legal in Modern? Legality

Faerie Mechanist is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Faerie Mechanist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Faerie Mechanist 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 Faerie Mechanist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Faerie Mechanist in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Faerie Mechanist legal in Legacy? Legality

Faerie Mechanist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Faerie Mechanist legal in Vintage? Legality

Faerie Mechanist 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 Faerie Mechanist legal in Pauper? Legality

Faerie Mechanist is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Faerie Mechanist from? Details

This printing of Faerie Mechanist is from CON (CON), with collector number 27.

Faerie Mechanist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Faerie Mechanist's rarity? Details

Faerie Mechanist is a common card in CON.

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

Who illustrated Faerie Mechanist? Details

Faerie Mechanist was illustrated by Matt Cavotta.

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

What is Faerie Mechanist's power and toughness? Details

Faerie Mechanist is a 2/2 creature.

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

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