Quick Answer

Lithoform Engine is a mythic Legendary Artifact from BRC (BRC) costing {4}. Current price: $5.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lithoform Engine MTG card

Lithoform Engine

Legendary Artifact

Card Text

{2}, {T}: Copy target activated or triggered ability you control. You may choose new targets for the copy. {3}, {T}: Copy target instant or sorcery spell you control. You may choose new targets for the copy. {4}, {T}: Copy target permanent spell you control. (The copy becomes a token.)

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 4.0 BRC BRC 🎨 Colin Boyer

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$5.24
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Card Kingdom
$8.49
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Cardmarket
€3.13
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€1.61
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lithoform Engine? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "{2}, {T}: Copy target activated or triggered ability you control. You may choose new targets for the copy. {3}, {T}: Copy target instant or sorcery spell you control. You may choose new targets for the copy. {4}, {T}: Copy target permanent spell you control. (The copy becomes a token.)"

How much mana does Lithoform Engine cost to cast? Basics

Lithoform Engine has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 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.

Lithoform Engine's mana cost of {4} 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.

Lithoform Engine 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.

Lithoform Engine's current oracle text is: "{2}, {T}: Copy target activated or triggered ability you control. You may choose new targets for the copy. {3}, {T}: Copy target instant or sorcery spell you control. You may choose new targets for the copy. {4}, {T}: Copy target permanent spell you control. (The copy becomes a token.)"

What is the current price of Lithoform Engine? Pricing

The current market price for Lithoform Engine is approximately $5.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Lithoform Engine? Pricing

You can purchase Lithoform 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 Lithoform Engine legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Lithoform Engine legal in Modern? Legality

Lithoform Engine is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lithoform Engine legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lithoform 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 Lithoform Engine legal in Pioneer? Legality

Lithoform Engine is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Lithoform Engine legal in Legacy? Legality

Lithoform Engine is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lithoform Engine legal in Vintage? Legality

Lithoform 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 Lithoform Engine legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lithoform 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 Lithoform Engine from? Details

This printing of Lithoform Engine is from BRC (BRC), with collector number 146.

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

What is Lithoform Engine's rarity? Details

Lithoform Engine is a mythic card in BRC.

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

Who illustrated Lithoform Engine? Details

Lithoform Engine was illustrated by Colin Boyer.

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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