Quick Answer

Paradox Engine is a mythic Legendary Artifact from AER (AER) costing {5}. Current price: $4.99 USD. Legal in Modern.

Paradox Engine MTG card

Paradox Engine

Legendary Artifact

Card Text

Whenever you cast a spell, untap all nonland permanents you control.

"One look at this glorious item convinced me that Kaladesh deserved my full attention. Sure enough, my time here has yielded exquisite fruit." —Tezzeret

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 5.0 AER AER 🎨 Christine Choi

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$4.99
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TCGPlayer
$21.70
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$8.49
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Card Kingdom
$19.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€6.59
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Cardmarket
€15.51
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Banned
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paradox Engine? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast a spell, untap all nonland permanents you control."

How much mana does Paradox Engine cost to cast? Basics

Paradox Engine has a mana cost of {5}, which equals 5.0 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.

Paradox Engine's mana cost of {5} 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.

Paradox Engine has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Paradox Engine's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast a spell, untap all nonland permanents you control."

What is the current price of Paradox Engine? Pricing

The current market price for Paradox Engine is approximately $4.99 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $21.7 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €6.59 EUR.

Where can I buy Paradox Engine? Pricing

You can purchase Paradox 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.

Paradox Engine normal: $4.99 | foil: $21.7

Is Paradox Engine legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Paradox Engine legal in Modern? Legality

Paradox Engine is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Paradox Engine legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Paradox Engine is Banned in Commander (EDH) format.

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

Is Paradox Engine legal in Pioneer? Legality

Paradox Engine is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Paradox Engine legal in Legacy? Legality

Paradox Engine is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Paradox Engine legal in Vintage? Legality

Paradox 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 Paradox Engine legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Paradox 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 Paradox Engine from? Details

This printing of Paradox Engine is from AER (AER), with collector number 169.

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

What is Paradox Engine's rarity? Details

Paradox Engine is a mythic card in AER.

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

Who illustrated Paradox Engine? Details

Paradox Engine was illustrated by Christine Choi.

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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