Quick Answer

Machinate is a common Instant from DST (DST) costing {1}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Machinate MTG card

Machinate

Instant

Card Text

Look at the top X cards of your library, where X is the number of artifacts you control. Put one of those cards into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.

As long as there are questions to be asked, the vedalken will ask them.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 DST DST 🎨 Wayne England

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.58
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.06
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.29
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Machinate? Basics

Machinate is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Look at the top X cards of your library, where X is the number of artifacts you control. Put one of those cards into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

How much mana does Machinate cost to cast? Basics

Machinate has a mana cost of {1}{U}{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.

Machinate's mana cost of {1}{U}{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.

Machinate 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.

Machinate's current oracle text is: "Look at the top X cards of your library, where X is the number of artifacts you control. Put one of those cards into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

What is the current price of Machinate? Pricing

The current market price for Machinate is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.58 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Machinate? Pricing

You can purchase Machinate 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.

Machinate normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.58

Is Machinate legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Machinate in Standard is not available.

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

Is Machinate legal in Modern? Legality

Machinate is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Machinate legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Machinate 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 Machinate legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Machinate in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Machinate legal in Legacy? Legality

Machinate is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Machinate legal in Vintage? Legality

Machinate 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 Machinate legal in Pauper? Legality

Machinate is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Machinate from? Details

This printing of Machinate is from DST (DST), with collector number 24.

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

What is Machinate's rarity? Details

Machinate is a common card in DST.

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

Who illustrated Machinate? Details

Machinate was illustrated by Wayne England.

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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