Quick Answer

Orcish Mechanics is a common Creature — Orc from ATQ (ATQ) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.42 USD. Legal in Commander.

Orcish Mechanics MTG card

Orcish Mechanics

Creature — Orc

Card Text

{T}, Sacrifice an artifact: This creature deals 2 damage to any target.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 3.0 ATQ ATQ 🎨 Pete Venters

Market Prices

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$0.42
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$0.39
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€0.65
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orcish Mechanics? Basics

Orcish Mechanics is a Creature — Orc card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}, Sacrifice an artifact: This creature deals 2 damage to any target."

How much mana does Orcish Mechanics cost to cast? Basics

Orcish Mechanics has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Orcish Mechanics's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Orcish Mechanics 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.

Orcish Mechanics's current oracle text is: "{T}, Sacrifice an artifact: This creature deals 2 damage to any target."

What is the current price of Orcish Mechanics? Pricing

The current market price for Orcish Mechanics is approximately $0.42 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.65 EUR.

Where can I buy Orcish Mechanics? Pricing

You can purchase Orcish Mechanics 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 Orcish Mechanics legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Orcish Mechanics in Standard is not available.

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

Is Orcish Mechanics legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Orcish Mechanics in Modern is not available.

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

Is Orcish Mechanics legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Orcish Mechanics 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 Orcish Mechanics legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Orcish Mechanics in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Orcish Mechanics legal in Legacy? Legality

Orcish Mechanics is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Orcish Mechanics legal in Vintage? Legality

Orcish Mechanics 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 Orcish Mechanics legal in Pauper? Legality

Orcish Mechanics 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 Orcish Mechanics from? Details

This printing of Orcish Mechanics is from ATQ (ATQ), with collector number 27.

Orcish Mechanics may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Orcish Mechanics's rarity? Details

Orcish Mechanics is a common card in ATQ.

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

Who illustrated Orcish Mechanics? Details

Orcish Mechanics was illustrated by Pete Venters.

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

What is Orcish Mechanics's power and toughness? Details

Orcish Mechanics is a 1/1 creature.

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

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