Quick Answer

Lifecraft Engine is a rare Artifact — Vehicle from DFT (DFT) costing {3}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Lifecraft Engine MTG card

Lifecraft Engine

Artifact — Vehicle

Card Text

As this Vehicle enters, choose a creature type. Vehicle creatures you control are the chosen creature type in addition to their other types. Each creature you control of the chosen type other than this Vehicle gets +1/+1. Crew 3

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 3.0 DFT DFT 🎨 Mirko Failoni
Crew

Market Prices

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$0.20
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TCGPlayer
$0.32
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.20
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€0.36
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lifecraft Engine? Basics

Lifecraft Engine is a Artifact — Vehicle card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this Vehicle enters, choose a creature type. Vehicle creatures you control are the chosen creature type in addition to their other types. Each creature you control of the chosen type other than this Vehicle gets +1/+1. Crew 3"

How much mana does Lifecraft Engine cost to cast? Basics

Lifecraft Engine has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 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.

Lifecraft Engine's mana cost of {3} 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.

Lifecraft 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.

Lifecraft Engine's current oracle text is: "As this Vehicle enters, choose a creature type. Vehicle creatures you control are the chosen creature type in addition to their other types. Each creature you control of the chosen type other than this Vehicle gets +1/+1. Crew 3"

What is the current price of Lifecraft Engine? Pricing

The current market price for Lifecraft Engine is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.32 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Lifecraft Engine? Pricing

You can purchase Lifecraft 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.

Lifecraft Engine normal: $0.2 | foil: $0.32

Is Lifecraft Engine legal in Standard? Legality

Lifecraft Engine is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Lifecraft Engine legal in Modern? Legality

Lifecraft Engine is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lifecraft Engine legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lifecraft 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 Lifecraft Engine legal in Pioneer? Legality

Lifecraft Engine is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Lifecraft Engine legal in Legacy? Legality

Lifecraft Engine is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lifecraft Engine legal in Vintage? Legality

Lifecraft 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 Lifecraft Engine legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lifecraft 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 Lifecraft Engine from? Details

This printing of Lifecraft Engine is from DFT (DFT), with collector number 234.

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

What is Lifecraft Engine's rarity? Details

Lifecraft Engine is a rare card in DFT.

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

Who illustrated Lifecraft Engine? Details

Lifecraft Engine was illustrated by Mirko Failoni.

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

What is Lifecraft Engine's power and toughness? Details

Lifecraft Engine is a 4/4 creature.

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

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