Quick Answer

Roving Actuator is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Robot from EOE (EOE) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Roving Actuator MTG card

Roving Actuator

Artifact Creature — Robot

Card Text

Void — When this creature enters, if a nonland permanent left the battlefield this turn or a spell was warped this turn, exile up to one target instant or sorcery card with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard. Copy it. You may cast the copy without paying its mana cost.

Card Stats

3/4 uncommon CMC: 4.0 EOE EOE 🎨 Sergey Glushakov
Void

Market Prices

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$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.08
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.02
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Cardmarket
€0.10
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roving Actuator? Basics

Roving Actuator is a Artifact Creature — Robot card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Void — When this creature enters, if a nonland permanent left the battlefield this turn or a spell was warped this turn, exile up to one target instant or sorcery card with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard. Copy it. You may cast the copy without paying its mana cost."

How much mana does Roving Actuator cost to cast? Basics

Roving Actuator has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Roving Actuator's mana cost of {3}{R} 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.

Roving Actuator 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.

Roving Actuator's current oracle text is: "Void — When this creature enters, if a nonland permanent left the battlefield this turn or a spell was warped this turn, exile up to one target instant or sorcery card with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard. Copy it. You may cast the copy without paying its mana cost."

What is the current price of Roving Actuator? Pricing

The current market price for Roving Actuator is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.08 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Roving Actuator? Pricing

You can purchase Roving Actuator 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.

Roving Actuator normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.08

Is Roving Actuator legal in Standard? Legality

Roving Actuator is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Roving Actuator legal in Modern? Legality

Roving Actuator is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Roving Actuator legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Roving Actuator 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 Roving Actuator legal in Pioneer? Legality

Roving Actuator is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Roving Actuator legal in Legacy? Legality

Roving Actuator is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Roving Actuator legal in Vintage? Legality

Roving Actuator 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 Roving Actuator legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Roving Actuator 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 Roving Actuator from? Details

This printing of Roving Actuator is from EOE (EOE), with collector number 157.

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

What is Roving Actuator's rarity? Details

Roving Actuator is a uncommon card in EOE.

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

Who illustrated Roving Actuator? Details

Roving Actuator was illustrated by Sergey Glushakov.

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

What is Roving Actuator's power and toughness? Details

Roving Actuator is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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