Quick Answer

Reconstruction is a common Sorcery from 3ED (3ED) costing {U}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Commander.

Reconstruction MTG card

Reconstruction

Sorcery

Card Text

Return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand.

Tedious research made the Sages of the College of Lat-Nam adept in repairing broken artifacts.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 3ED 3ED 🎨 Anson Maddocks

Market Prices

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$0.20
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$0.35
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€0.20
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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
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reconstruction? Basics

Reconstruction is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Reconstruction cost to cast? Basics

Reconstruction has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Reconstruction's mana cost of {U} 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.

Reconstruction has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Reconstruction's current oracle text is: "Return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Reconstruction? Pricing

The current market price for Reconstruction is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Reconstruction? Pricing

You can purchase Reconstruction 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 Reconstruction legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Reconstruction in Standard is not available.

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

Is Reconstruction legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Reconstruction in Modern is not available.

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

Is Reconstruction legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Reconstruction 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 Reconstruction legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Reconstruction in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Reconstruction legal in Legacy? Legality

Reconstruction is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Reconstruction legal in Vintage? Legality

Reconstruction 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 Reconstruction legal in Pauper? Legality

Reconstruction 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 Reconstruction from? Details

This printing of Reconstruction is from 3ED (3ED), with collector number 77.

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

What is Reconstruction's rarity? Details

Reconstruction is a common card in 3ED.

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

Who illustrated Reconstruction? Details

Reconstruction was illustrated by Anson Maddocks.

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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