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Master Transmuter is a rare Artifact Creature — Human Artificer from 2XM (2XM) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $3.9 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Master Transmuter MTG card

Master Transmuter

Artifact Creature — Human Artificer

Card Text

{U}, {T}, Return an artifact you control to its owner's hand: You may put an artifact card from your hand onto the battlefield.

"Wasted potential surrounds us. Lend me that bauble, and let me see what it can be made to be."

Card Stats

1/2 rare CMC: 4.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Chippy

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$3.90
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$7.02
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$6.49
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$8.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€1.65
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€4.48
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Master Transmuter? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "{U}, {T}, Return an artifact you control to its owner's hand: You may put an artifact card from your hand onto the battlefield."

How much mana does Master Transmuter cost to cast? Basics

Master Transmuter has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Master Transmuter's mana cost of {3}{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.

Master Transmuter 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.

Master Transmuter's current oracle text is: "{U}, {T}, Return an artifact you control to its owner's hand: You may put an artifact card from your hand onto the battlefield."

What is the current price of Master Transmuter? Pricing

The current market price for Master Transmuter is approximately $3.9 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $7.02 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.65 EUR.

Where can I buy Master Transmuter? Pricing

You can purchase Master Transmuter 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.

Master Transmuter normal: $3.9 | foil: $7.02

Is Master Transmuter legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Master Transmuter legal in Modern? Legality

Master Transmuter is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Master Transmuter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Master Transmuter 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 Master Transmuter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Master Transmuter in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Master Transmuter legal in Legacy? Legality

Master Transmuter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Master Transmuter legal in Vintage? Legality

Master Transmuter 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 Master Transmuter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Master Transmuter 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 Master Transmuter from? Details

This printing of Master Transmuter is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 58.

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

What is Master Transmuter's rarity? Details

Master Transmuter is a rare card in 2XM.

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

Who illustrated Master Transmuter? Details

Master Transmuter was illustrated by Chippy.

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

What is Master Transmuter's power and toughness? Details

Master Transmuter is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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