Quick Answer

Kongming's Contraptions is a rare Creature — Human Soldier from PTK (PTK) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $34.29 USD. Legal in Commander.

Kongming's Contraptions MTG card

Kongming's Contraptions

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

{T}: This creature deals 2 damage to target attacking creature. Activate only during the declare attackers step and only if you've been attacked this step.

Card Stats

2/4 rare CMC: 4.0 PTK PTK 🎨 Jiaming

Market Prices

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$34.29
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Card Kingdom
$39.99
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€15.65
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kongming's Contraptions? Basics

Kongming's Contraptions is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: This creature deals 2 damage to target attacking creature. Activate only during the declare attackers step and only if you've been attacked this step."

How much mana does Kongming's Contraptions cost to cast? Basics

Kongming's Contraptions has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Kongming's Contraptions's mana cost of {3}{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.

Kongming's Contraptions has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Kongming's Contraptions's current oracle text is: "{T}: This creature deals 2 damage to target attacking creature. Activate only during the declare attackers step and only if you've been attacked this step."

What is the current price of Kongming's Contraptions? Pricing

The current market price for Kongming's Contraptions is approximately $34.29 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €15.65 EUR.

Where can I buy Kongming's Contraptions? Pricing

You can purchase Kongming's Contraptions 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 Kongming's Contraptions legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kongming's Contraptions in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kongming's Contraptions legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Kongming's Contraptions in Modern is not available.

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

Is Kongming's Contraptions legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kongming's Contraptions 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 Kongming's Contraptions legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Kongming's Contraptions in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Kongming's Contraptions legal in Legacy? Legality

Kongming's Contraptions is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kongming's Contraptions legal in Vintage? Legality

Kongming's Contraptions 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 Kongming's Contraptions legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kongming's Contraptions 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 Kongming's Contraptions from? Details

This printing of Kongming's Contraptions is from PTK (PTK), with collector number 10.

Kongming's Contraptions may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kongming's Contraptions's rarity? Details

Kongming's Contraptions is a rare card in PTK.

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

Who illustrated Kongming's Contraptions? Details

Kongming's Contraptions was illustrated by Jiaming.

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

What is Kongming's Contraptions's power and toughness? Details

Kongming's Contraptions is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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