Quick Answer

Overt Operative is a uncommon Creature — Human Ninja Rigger from UST (UST) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.11 USD.

Overt Operative MTG card

Overt Operative

Creature — Human Ninja Rigger

Card Text

Menace Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, it assembles a Contraption. (Put the top card of your Contraption deck face up onto one of your sprockets.)

Saw her coming. Didn't matter.

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 UST UST 🎨 Bram Sels
Assemble Menace

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.70
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$1.49
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€0.10
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€0.36
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Overt Operative? Basics

Overt Operative is a Creature — Human Ninja Rigger card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, it assembles a Contraption. (Put the top card of your Contraption deck face up onto one of your sprockets.)"

How much mana does Overt Operative cost to cast? Basics

Overt Operative has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Overt Operative's mana cost of {3}{B} 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.

Overt Operative has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Overt Operative's current oracle text is: "Menace Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, it assembles a Contraption. (Put the top card of your Contraption deck face up onto one of your sprockets.)"

What is the current price of Overt Operative? Pricing

The current market price for Overt Operative is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.7 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Overt Operative? Pricing

You can purchase Overt Operative 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.

Overt Operative normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.7

Is Overt Operative legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Overt Operative in Standard is not available.

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

Is Overt Operative legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Overt Operative in Modern is not available.

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

Is Overt Operative legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Overt Operative in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Overt Operative legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Overt Operative in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Overt Operative legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Overt Operative in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Overt Operative legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Overt Operative in Vintage is not available.

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 Overt Operative legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Overt Operative 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 Overt Operative from? Details

This printing of Overt Operative is from UST (UST), with collector number 64.

Overt Operative may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Overt Operative's rarity? Details

Overt Operative is a uncommon card in UST.

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

Who illustrated Overt Operative? Details

Overt Operative was illustrated by Bram Sels.

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

What is Overt Operative's power and toughness? Details

Overt Operative is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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