Quick Answer

Hotshot Mechanic is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Fox Pilot from J22 (J22) costing {W}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hotshot Mechanic MTG card

Hotshot Mechanic

Artifact Creature — Fox Pilot

Card Text

This creature crews Vehicles as though its power were 2 greater.

"If your mech is factory standard, you might as well be walking."

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 J22 J22 🎨 Julio Reyna

Market Prices

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$0.20
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$0.35
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€0.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hotshot Mechanic? Basics

Hotshot Mechanic is a Artifact Creature — Fox Pilot card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature crews Vehicles as though its power were 2 greater."

How much mana does Hotshot Mechanic cost to cast? Basics

Hotshot Mechanic has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Hotshot Mechanic's mana cost of {W} 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.

Hotshot Mechanic has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Hotshot Mechanic's current oracle text is: "This creature crews Vehicles as though its power were 2 greater."

What is the current price of Hotshot Mechanic? Pricing

The current market price for Hotshot Mechanic is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Hotshot Mechanic? Pricing

You can purchase Hotshot Mechanic 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 Hotshot Mechanic legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hotshot Mechanic in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hotshot Mechanic legal in Modern? Legality

Hotshot Mechanic is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hotshot Mechanic legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hotshot Mechanic 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 Hotshot Mechanic legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hotshot Mechanic is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Hotshot Mechanic legal in Legacy? Legality

Hotshot Mechanic is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hotshot Mechanic legal in Vintage? Legality

Hotshot Mechanic 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 Hotshot Mechanic legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hotshot Mechanic 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 Hotshot Mechanic from? Details

This printing of Hotshot Mechanic is from J22 (J22), with collector number 193.

Hotshot Mechanic may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hotshot Mechanic's rarity? Details

Hotshot Mechanic is a uncommon card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Hotshot Mechanic? Details

Hotshot Mechanic was illustrated by Julio Reyna.

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

What is Hotshot Mechanic's power and toughness? Details

Hotshot Mechanic is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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