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Overclocked Electromancer is a rare Creature — Lizard Wizard from M3C (M3C) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Commander.

Overclocked Electromancer MTG card

Overclocked Electromancer

Creature — Lizard Wizard

Card Text

At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {E}{E}{E}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Whenever this creature attacks, double its power until end of turn. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, if that creature was dealt excess damage this turn, you get X {E}, where X is that excess damage.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 M3C M3C 🎨 Brent Hollowell

Market Prices

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$0.24
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.19
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€0.45
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Overclocked Electromancer? Basics

Overclocked Electromancer is a Creature — Lizard Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {E}{E}{E}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Whenever this creature attacks, double its power until end of turn. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, if that creature was dealt excess damage this turn, you get X {E}, where X is that excess damage."

How much mana does Overclocked Electromancer cost to cast? Basics

Overclocked Electromancer 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.

Overclocked Electromancer'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.

Overclocked Electromancer 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.

Overclocked Electromancer's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {E}{E}{E}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Whenever this creature attacks, double its power until end of turn. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, if that creature was dealt excess damage this turn, you get X {E}, where X is that excess damage."

What is the current price of Overclocked Electromancer? Pricing

The current market price for Overclocked Electromancer is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Overclocked Electromancer? Pricing

You can purchase Overclocked Electromancer 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 Overclocked Electromancer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Overclocked Electromancer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Overclocked Electromancer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Overclocked Electromancer in Modern is not available.

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

Is Overclocked Electromancer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Overclocked Electromancer 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 Overclocked Electromancer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Overclocked Electromancer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Overclocked Electromancer legal in Legacy? Legality

Overclocked Electromancer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Overclocked Electromancer legal in Vintage? Legality

Overclocked Electromancer 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 Overclocked Electromancer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Overclocked Electromancer 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 Overclocked Electromancer from? Details

This printing of Overclocked Electromancer is from M3C (M3C), with collector number 58.

Overclocked Electromancer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Overclocked Electromancer's rarity? Details

Overclocked Electromancer is a rare card in M3C.

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

Who illustrated Overclocked Electromancer? Details

Overclocked Electromancer was illustrated by Brent Hollowell.

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

What is Overclocked Electromancer's power and toughness? Details

Overclocked Electromancer is a 2/2 creature.

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

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