Quick Answer

Power Matrix is a rare Artifact from MB2 (MB2) costing {4}. Current price: $0.68 USD. Legal in Commander.

Power Matrix MTG card

Power Matrix

Artifact

Card Text

{T}: Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains flying, first strike, and trample until end of turn.

As he repaired the ship's planeswalking engine, Karn saw for the first time how he could catalyze the *Weatherlight*'s evolution.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 MB2 MB2 🎨 Alan Pollack

Market Prices

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$0.68
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TCGPlayer
$5.32
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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Card Kingdom
$10.99
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Cardmarket
€0.86
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Cardmarket
€11.36
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Power Matrix? Basics

Power Matrix is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains flying, first strike, and trample until end of turn."

How much mana does Power Matrix cost to cast? Basics

Power Matrix has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 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.

Power Matrix's mana cost of {4} 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.

Power Matrix 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.

Power Matrix's current oracle text is: "{T}: Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains flying, first strike, and trample until end of turn."

What is the current price of Power Matrix? Pricing

The current market price for Power Matrix is approximately $0.68 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.32 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.86 EUR.

Where can I buy Power Matrix? Pricing

You can purchase Power Matrix 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.

Power Matrix normal: $0.68 | foil: $5.32

Is Power Matrix legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Power Matrix in Standard is not available.

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

Is Power Matrix legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Power Matrix in Modern is not available.

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

Is Power Matrix legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Power Matrix 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 Power Matrix legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Power Matrix in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Power Matrix legal in Legacy? Legality

Power Matrix is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Power Matrix legal in Vintage? Legality

Power Matrix 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 Power Matrix legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Power Matrix 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 Power Matrix from? Details

This printing of Power Matrix is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 229.

Power Matrix may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Power Matrix's rarity? Details

Power Matrix is a rare card in MB2.

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

Who illustrated Power Matrix? Details

Power Matrix was illustrated by Alan Pollack.

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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