Quick Answer

Galvanic Key is a common Artifact from MRD (MRD) costing {2}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Galvanic Key MTG card

Galvanic Key

Artifact

Card Text

Flash {3}, {T}: Untap target artifact.

A solution in search of a problem.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 MRD MRD 🎨 Tony Szczudlo
Flash

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.69
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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Cardmarket
€0.41
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Galvanic Key? Basics

Galvanic Key is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash {3}, {T}: Untap target artifact."

How much mana does Galvanic Key cost to cast? Basics

Galvanic Key has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Galvanic Key's mana cost of {2} 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.

Galvanic Key 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.

Galvanic Key's current oracle text is: "Flash {3}, {T}: Untap target artifact."

What is the current price of Galvanic Key? Pricing

The current market price for Galvanic Key is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.69 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Galvanic Key? Pricing

You can purchase Galvanic Key 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.

Galvanic Key normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.69

Is Galvanic Key legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Galvanic Key in Standard is not available.

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

Is Galvanic Key legal in Modern? Legality

Galvanic Key is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Galvanic Key legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Galvanic Key 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 Galvanic Key legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Galvanic Key in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Galvanic Key legal in Legacy? Legality

Galvanic Key is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Galvanic Key legal in Vintage? Legality

Galvanic Key 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 Galvanic Key legal in Pauper? Legality

Galvanic Key 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 Galvanic Key from? Details

This printing of Galvanic Key is from MRD (MRD), with collector number 173.

Galvanic Key may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Galvanic Key's rarity? Details

Galvanic Key is a common card in MRD.

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

Who illustrated Galvanic Key? Details

Galvanic Key was illustrated by Tony Szczudlo.

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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