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Marionette Master is a rare Creature — Human Artificer from AFC (AFC) costing {4}{B}{B}. Current price: $1.47 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Marionette Master MTG card

Marionette Master

Creature — Human Artificer

Card Text

Fabricate 3 (When this creature enters, put three +1/+1 counters on it or create three 1/1 colorless Servo artifact creature tokens.) Whenever an artifact you control is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, target opponent loses life equal to this creature's power.

Card Stats

1/3 rare CMC: 6.0 AFC AFC 🎨 James Ryman
Fabricate

Market Prices

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$1.47
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$1.99
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€2.51
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€1.00
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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 (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marionette Master? Basics

Marionette Master is a Creature — Human Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Fabricate 3 (When this creature enters, put three +1/+1 counters on it or create three 1/1 colorless Servo artifact creature tokens.) Whenever an artifact you control is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, target opponent loses life equal to this creature's power."

How much mana does Marionette Master cost to cast? Basics

Marionette Master has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Marionette Master's mana cost of {4}{B}{B} 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.

Marionette Master has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Marionette Master's current oracle text is: "Fabricate 3 (When this creature enters, put three +1/+1 counters on it or create three 1/1 colorless Servo artifact creature tokens.) Whenever an artifact you control is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, target opponent loses life equal to this creature's power."

What is the current price of Marionette Master? Pricing

The current market price for Marionette Master is approximately $1.47 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.51 EUR.

Where can I buy Marionette Master? Pricing

You can purchase Marionette Master 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 Marionette Master legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Marionette Master in Standard is not available.

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

Is Marionette Master legal in Modern? Legality

Marionette Master is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Marionette Master legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Marionette Master 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 Marionette Master legal in Pioneer? Legality

Marionette Master is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Marionette Master legal in Legacy? Legality

Marionette Master is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Marionette Master legal in Vintage? Legality

Marionette Master 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 Marionette Master legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Marionette Master 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 Marionette Master from? Details

This printing of Marionette Master is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 102.

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

What is Marionette Master's rarity? Details

Marionette Master is a rare card in AFC.

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

Who illustrated Marionette Master? Details

Marionette Master was illustrated by James Ryman.

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

What is Marionette Master's power and toughness? Details

Marionette Master is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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