Quick Answer

Solar Transformer is a uncommon Artifact from DRC (DRC) costing {2}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Solar Transformer MTG card

Solar Transformer

Artifact

Card Text

This artifact enters tapped. When this artifact enters, you get {E}{E}{E} (three energy counters). {T}: Add {C}. {T}, Pay {E}: Add one mana of any color.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 DRC DRC 🎨 Mike Bierek

Market Prices

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$0.12
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solar Transformer? Basics

Solar Transformer is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This artifact enters tapped. When this artifact enters, you get {E}{E}{E} (three energy counters). {T}: Add {C}. {T}, Pay {E}: Add one mana of any color."

How much mana does Solar Transformer cost to cast? Basics

Solar Transformer has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 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.

Solar Transformer's mana cost of {2} 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.

Solar Transformer has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Solar Transformer's current oracle text is: "This artifact enters tapped. When this artifact enters, you get {E}{E}{E} (three energy counters). {T}: Add {C}. {T}, Pay {E}: Add one mana of any color."

What is the current price of Solar Transformer? Pricing

The current market price for Solar Transformer is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Solar Transformer? Pricing

You can purchase Solar Transformer 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 Solar Transformer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Solar Transformer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Solar Transformer legal in Modern? Legality

Solar Transformer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Solar Transformer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Solar Transformer 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 Solar Transformer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Solar Transformer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Solar Transformer legal in Legacy? Legality

Solar Transformer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Solar Transformer legal in Vintage? Legality

Solar Transformer 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 Solar Transformer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Solar Transformer 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 Solar Transformer from? Details

This printing of Solar Transformer is from DRC (DRC), with collector number 137.

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

What is Solar Transformer's rarity? Details

Solar Transformer is a uncommon card in DRC.

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

Who illustrated Solar Transformer? Details

Solar Transformer was illustrated by Mike Bierek.

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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