Quick Answer

Sydri, Galvanic Genius is a mythic Legendary Creature — Human Artificer from C13 (C13) costing {W}{U}{B}. Current price: $0.73 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sydri, Galvanic Genius MTG card

Sydri, Galvanic Genius

Legendary Creature — Human Artificer

Card Text

{U}: Target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value until end of turn. {W}{B}: Target artifact creature gains deathtouch and lifelink until end of turn.

Card Stats

2/2 mythic CMC: 3.0 C13 C13 🎨 Terese Nielsen

Market Prices

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$0.73
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$0.99
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€0.68
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€0.52
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sydri, Galvanic Genius? Basics

Sydri, Galvanic Genius is a Legendary Creature — Human Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{U}: Target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value until end of turn. {W}{B}: Target artifact creature gains deathtouch and lifelink until end of turn."

How much mana does Sydri, Galvanic Genius cost to cast? Basics

Sydri, Galvanic Genius has a mana cost of {W}{U}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U, W 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.

Sydri, Galvanic Genius's mana cost of {W}{U}{B} 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.

Sydri, Galvanic Genius has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Sydri, Galvanic Genius's current oracle text is: "{U}: Target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value until end of turn. {W}{B}: Target artifact creature gains deathtouch and lifelink until end of turn."

What is the current price of Sydri, Galvanic Genius? Pricing

The current market price for Sydri, Galvanic Genius is approximately $0.73 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.68 EUR.

Where can I buy Sydri, Galvanic Genius? Pricing

You can purchase Sydri, Galvanic Genius 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 Sydri, Galvanic Genius legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sydri, Galvanic Genius in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sydri, Galvanic Genius legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sydri, Galvanic Genius in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sydri, Galvanic Genius legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sydri, Galvanic Genius 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 Sydri, Galvanic Genius legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sydri, Galvanic Genius in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sydri, Galvanic Genius legal in Legacy? Legality

Sydri, Galvanic Genius is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sydri, Galvanic Genius legal in Vintage? Legality

Sydri, Galvanic Genius 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 Sydri, Galvanic Genius legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sydri, Galvanic Genius 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 Sydri, Galvanic Genius from? Details

This printing of Sydri, Galvanic Genius is from C13 (C13), with collector number 220.

Sydri, Galvanic Genius may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sydri, Galvanic Genius's rarity? Details

Sydri, Galvanic Genius is a mythic card in C13.

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

Who illustrated Sydri, Galvanic Genius? Details

Sydri, Galvanic Genius was illustrated by Terese Nielsen.

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

What is Sydri, Galvanic Genius's power and toughness? Details

Sydri, Galvanic Genius is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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