Quick Answer

Nuisance Engine is a uncommon Artifact from HOP (HOP) costing {3}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nuisance Engine MTG card

Nuisance Engine

Artifact

Card Text

{2}, {T}: Create a 0/1 colorless Pest artifact creature token.

All Auriok children know the tale, "Bolgri and the Long Day of Squashing."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 HOP HOP 🎨 Stephen Tappin

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nuisance Engine? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "{2}, {T}: Create a 0/1 colorless Pest artifact creature token."

How much mana does Nuisance Engine cost to cast? Basics

Nuisance Engine 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.

Nuisance Engine'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.

Nuisance Engine 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.

Nuisance Engine's current oracle text is: "{2}, {T}: Create a 0/1 colorless Pest artifact creature token."

What is the current price of Nuisance Engine? Pricing

The current market price for Nuisance Engine is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Nuisance Engine? Pricing

You can purchase Nuisance 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 Nuisance Engine legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Nuisance Engine legal in Modern? Legality

Nuisance Engine is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nuisance Engine legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nuisance 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 Nuisance Engine legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nuisance Engine in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nuisance Engine legal in Legacy? Legality

Nuisance Engine is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nuisance Engine legal in Vintage? Legality

Nuisance 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 Nuisance Engine legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nuisance 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 Nuisance Engine from? Details

This printing of Nuisance Engine is from HOP (HOP), with collector number 121.

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

What is Nuisance Engine's rarity? Details

Nuisance Engine is a uncommon card in HOP.

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

Who illustrated Nuisance Engine? Details

Nuisance Engine was illustrated by Stephen Tappin.

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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