Quick Answer

Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader is a mythic Legendary Artifact Creature — Robot from BOT (BOT) costing {3}{U}{R}{W}. Current price: $3.37 USD. Legal in Commander.

Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader MTG card

Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader

Legendary Artifact Creature — Robot

Card Text

More Than Meets the Eye {2}{U}{R}{W} (You may cast this card converted for {2}{U}{R}{W}.) At the beginning of each end step, bolster 1. (Choose a creature with the least toughness among creatures you control and put a +1/+1 counter on it.) When Optimus Prime dies, return it to the battlefield converted under its owner's control.

Card Stats

4/8 mythic CMC: 6.0 BOT BOT 🎨 Volta Creation
Bolster Convert More Than Meets the Eye

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$3.37
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TCGPlayer
$4.78
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$2.29
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Card Kingdom
$4.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.93
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Cardmarket
€1.83
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader? Basics

Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader is a Legendary Artifact Creature — Robot card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "More Than Meets the Eye {2}{U}{R}{W} (You may cast this card converted for {2}{U}{R}{W}.) At the beginning of each end step, bolster 1. (Choose a creature with the least toughness among creatures you control and put a +1/+1 counter on it.) When Optimus Prime dies, return it to the battlefield converted under its owner's control."

How much mana does Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader cost to cast? Basics

Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader has a mana cost of {3}{U}{R}{W}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, U, W 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.

Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader's mana cost of {3}{U}{R}{W} 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.

Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader 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.

Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader's current oracle text is: "More Than Meets the Eye {2}{U}{R}{W} (You may cast this card converted for {2}{U}{R}{W}.) At the beginning of each end step, bolster 1. (Choose a creature with the least toughness among creatures you control and put a +1/+1 counter on it.) When Optimus Prime dies, return it to the battlefield converted under its owner's control."

What is the current price of Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader? Pricing

The current market price for Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader is approximately $3.37 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.78 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.93 EUR.

Where can I buy Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader? Pricing

You can purchase Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader 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.

Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader normal: $3.37 | foil: $4.78

Is Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader in Standard is not available.

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

Is Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader in Modern is not available.

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

Is Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader 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 Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader legal in Legacy? Legality

Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader legal in Vintage? Legality

Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader 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 Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader 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 Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader from? Details

This printing of Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader is from BOT (BOT), with collector number 13.

Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader's rarity? Details

Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader is a mythic card in BOT.

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

Who illustrated Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader? Details

Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader was illustrated by Volta Creation.

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

What is Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader's power and toughness? Details

Optimus Prime, Hero // Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader is a 4/8 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (8) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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