Quick Answer

Foundry Beetle is a rare Artifact Creature — Equipment Insect from YNEO (YNEO) costing {1}{R}.

Foundry Beetle MTG card

Foundry Beetle

Artifact Creature — Equipment Insect

Card Text

First strike Equipped creature has first strike. At the beginning of your upkeep, a random artifact card in your hand perpetually gains "This spell costs {1} less to cast." Reconfigure {R} ({R}: Attach to target creature you control; or unattach from a creature. Reconfigure only as a sorcery. While attached, this isn't a creature.)

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 YNEO YNEO 🎨 Jamroz Gary
First strike Reconfigure

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foundry Beetle? Basics

Foundry Beetle is a Artifact Creature — Equipment Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "First strike Equipped creature has first strike. At the beginning of your upkeep, a random artifact card in your hand perpetually gains "This spell costs {1} less to cast." Reconfigure {R} ({R}: Attach to target creature you control; or unattach from a creature. Reconfigure only as a sorcery. While attached, this isn't a creature.)"

How much mana does Foundry Beetle cost to cast? Basics

Foundry Beetle has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Foundry Beetle's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Foundry Beetle 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.

Foundry Beetle's current oracle text is: "First strike Equipped creature has first strike. At the beginning of your upkeep, a random artifact card in your hand perpetually gains "This spell costs {1} less to cast." Reconfigure {R} ({R}: Attach to target creature you control; or unattach from a creature. Reconfigure only as a sorcery. While attached, this isn't a creature.)"

What is the current price of Foundry Beetle? Pricing

Price data for Foundry Beetle is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Foundry Beetle? Pricing

You can purchase Foundry Beetle 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 Foundry Beetle legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Foundry Beetle in Standard is not available.

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

Is Foundry Beetle legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Foundry Beetle in Modern is not available.

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

Is Foundry Beetle legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Foundry Beetle in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Foundry Beetle legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Foundry Beetle in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Foundry Beetle legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Foundry Beetle in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Foundry Beetle legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Foundry Beetle in Vintage is not available.

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 Foundry Beetle legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Foundry Beetle 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 Foundry Beetle from? Details

This printing of Foundry Beetle is from YNEO (YNEO), with collector number 19.

Foundry Beetle may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Foundry Beetle's rarity? Details

Foundry Beetle is a rare card in YNEO.

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

Who illustrated Foundry Beetle? Details

Foundry Beetle was illustrated by Jamroz Gary.

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

What is Foundry Beetle's power and toughness? Details

Foundry Beetle 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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