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Mechanical Mobster is a common Artifact Creature — Human Robot Villain from OM1 (OM1) costing {3}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Mechanical Mobster MTG card

Mechanical Mobster

Artifact Creature — Human Robot Villain

Card Text

When this creature enters, exile up to one target card from a graveyard. Target creature you control connives. (Draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature.)

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 3.0 OM1 OM1 🎨 Caio Monteiro
Connive

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Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mechanical Mobster? Basics

Mechanical Mobster is a Artifact Creature — Human Robot Villain card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, exile up to one target card from a graveyard. Target creature you control connives. (Draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature.)"

How much mana does Mechanical Mobster cost to cast? Basics

Mechanical Mobster 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.

Mechanical Mobster'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.

Mechanical Mobster 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.

Mechanical Mobster's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, exile up to one target card from a graveyard. Target creature you control connives. (Draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature.)"

What is the current price of Mechanical Mobster? Pricing

Price data for Mechanical Mobster is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Mechanical Mobster? Pricing

You can purchase Mechanical Mobster 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 Mechanical Mobster legal in Standard? Legality

Mechanical Mobster is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Mechanical Mobster legal in Modern? Legality

Mechanical Mobster is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Mechanical Mobster legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mechanical Mobster 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 Mechanical Mobster legal in Pioneer? Legality

Mechanical Mobster is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Mechanical Mobster legal in Legacy? Legality

Mechanical Mobster is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mechanical Mobster legal in Vintage? Legality

Mechanical Mobster 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 Mechanical Mobster legal in Pauper? Legality

Mechanical Mobster 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 Mechanical Mobster from? Details

This printing of Mechanical Mobster is from OM1 (OM1), with collector number 163.

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

What is Mechanical Mobster's rarity? Details

Mechanical Mobster is a common card in OM1.

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

Who illustrated Mechanical Mobster? Details

Mechanical Mobster was illustrated by Caio Monteiro.

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

What is Mechanical Mobster's power and toughness? Details

Mechanical Mobster is a 2/1 creature.

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

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