Quick Answer

Imposter Mech is a rare Artifact — Vehicle from NEC (NEC) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $5.39 USD. Legal in Commander.

Imposter Mech MTG card

Imposter Mech

Artifact — Vehicle

Card Text

You may have this Vehicle enter as a copy of a creature an opponent controls, except it's a Vehicle artifact with crew 3 and it loses all other card types. Crew 3

The best way to fight evil is with its own weapons.

Card Stats

3/1 rare CMC: 2.0 NEC NEC 🎨 Andrew Mar
Crew

Market Prices

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$5.39
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Card Kingdom
$6.49
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€3.37
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€2.60
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imposter Mech? Basics

Imposter Mech is a Artifact — Vehicle card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may have this Vehicle enter as a copy of a creature an opponent controls, except it's a Vehicle artifact with crew 3 and it loses all other card types. Crew 3"

How much mana does Imposter Mech cost to cast? Basics

Imposter Mech has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Imposter Mech's mana cost of {1}{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.

Imposter Mech 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.

Imposter Mech's current oracle text is: "You may have this Vehicle enter as a copy of a creature an opponent controls, except it's a Vehicle artifact with crew 3 and it loses all other card types. Crew 3"

What is the current price of Imposter Mech? Pricing

The current market price for Imposter Mech is approximately $5.39 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.37 EUR.

Where can I buy Imposter Mech? Pricing

You can purchase Imposter Mech 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 Imposter Mech legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Imposter Mech in Standard is not available.

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

Is Imposter Mech legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Imposter Mech in Modern is not available.

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

Is Imposter Mech legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Imposter Mech 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 Imposter Mech legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Imposter Mech in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Imposter Mech legal in Legacy? Legality

Imposter Mech is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Imposter Mech legal in Vintage? Legality

Imposter Mech 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 Imposter Mech legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Imposter Mech 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 Imposter Mech from? Details

This printing of Imposter Mech is from NEC (NEC), with collector number 13.

Imposter Mech may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Imposter Mech's rarity? Details

Imposter Mech is a rare card in NEC.

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

Who illustrated Imposter Mech? Details

Imposter Mech was illustrated by Andrew Mar.

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

What is Imposter Mech's power and toughness? Details

Imposter Mech is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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