Quick Answer

Reverse Engineer is a uncommon Sorcery from AER (AER) costing {3}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Reverse Engineer MTG card

Reverse Engineer

Sorcery

Card Text

Improvise (Your artifacts can help cast this spell. Each artifact you tap after you're done activating mana abilities pays for {1}.) Draw three cards.

The Hold, an illegal research facility in a derelict merchant ship, became a wellspring of renegade intelligence.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 AER AER 🎨 Chase Stone
Improvise

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.29
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.15
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.32
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reverse Engineer? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Improvise (Your artifacts can help cast this spell. Each artifact you tap after you're done activating mana abilities pays for {1}.) Draw three cards."

How much mana does Reverse Engineer cost to cast? Basics

Reverse Engineer has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 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.

Reverse Engineer's mana cost of {3}{U}{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.

Reverse Engineer 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.

Reverse Engineer's current oracle text is: "Improvise (Your artifacts can help cast this spell. Each artifact you tap after you're done activating mana abilities pays for {1}.) Draw three cards."

What is the current price of Reverse Engineer? Pricing

The current market price for Reverse Engineer is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Reverse Engineer? Pricing

You can purchase Reverse Engineer 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.

Reverse Engineer normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.29

Is Reverse Engineer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Reverse Engineer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Reverse Engineer legal in Modern? Legality

Reverse Engineer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Reverse Engineer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Reverse Engineer 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 Reverse Engineer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Reverse Engineer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Reverse Engineer legal in Legacy? Legality

Reverse Engineer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Reverse Engineer legal in Vintage? Legality

Reverse Engineer 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 Reverse Engineer legal in Pauper? Legality

Reverse Engineer 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 Reverse Engineer from? Details

This printing of Reverse Engineer is from AER (AER), with collector number 42.

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

What is Reverse Engineer's rarity? Details

Reverse Engineer is a uncommon card in AER.

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

Who illustrated Reverse Engineer? Details

Reverse Engineer was illustrated by Chase Stone.

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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