Quick Answer

Insight Engine is a rare Artifact from EOC (EOC) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $3.46 USD. Legal in Commander.

Insight Engine MTG card

Insight Engine

Artifact

Card Text

{2}, {T}: Put a charge counter on this artifact, then draw a card for each charge counter on it.

With each iteration, the database grows closer to original thought.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 EOC EOC 🎨 Gaboleps

Market Prices

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$3.46
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$7.99
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€4.56
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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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Insight Engine? Basics

Insight Engine is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}, {T}: Put a charge counter on this artifact, then draw a card for each charge counter on it."

How much mana does Insight Engine cost to cast? Basics

Insight Engine has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Insight Engine's mana cost of {2}{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.

Insight Engine has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Insight Engine's current oracle text is: "{2}, {T}: Put a charge counter on this artifact, then draw a card for each charge counter on it."

What is the current price of Insight Engine? Pricing

The current market price for Insight Engine is approximately $3.46 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.56 EUR.

Where can I buy Insight Engine? Pricing

You can purchase Insight Engine 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 Insight Engine legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Insight Engine in Standard is not available.

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

Is Insight Engine legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Insight Engine in Modern is not available.

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

Is Insight Engine legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Insight Engine 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 Insight Engine legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Insight Engine in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Insight Engine legal in Legacy? Legality

Insight Engine is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Insight Engine legal in Vintage? Legality

Insight Engine 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 Insight Engine legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Insight Engine 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 Insight Engine from? Details

This printing of Insight Engine is from EOC (EOC), with collector number 6.

Insight Engine may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Insight Engine's rarity? Details

Insight Engine is a rare card in EOC.

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

Who illustrated Insight Engine? Details

Insight Engine was illustrated by Gaboleps.

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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