Quick Answer

The Mana Rig is a mythic Legendary Artifact from DMC (DMC) costing {3}. Current price: $0.55 USD. Legal in Commander.

The Mana Rig MTG card

The Mana Rig

Legendary Artifact

Card Text

Whenever you cast a multicolored spell, create a tapped Powerstone token. (It's an artifact with "{T}: Add {C}. This mana can't be spent to cast a nonartifact spell.") {X}{X}{X}, {T}: Look at the top X cards of your library. Put up to two of them into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 3.0 DMC DMC 🎨 Zoltan Boros

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$0.55
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$0.73
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$0.99
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€0.71
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€1.03
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mana Rig? Basics

The Mana Rig is a Legendary Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast a multicolored spell, create a tapped Powerstone token. (It's an artifact with "{T}: Add {C}. This mana can't be spent to cast a nonartifact spell.") {X}{X}{X}, {T}: Look at the top X cards of your library. Put up to two of them into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

How much mana does The Mana Rig cost to cast? Basics

The Mana Rig has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 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.

The Mana Rig's mana cost of {3} 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.

The Mana Rig 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.

The Mana Rig's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast a multicolored spell, create a tapped Powerstone token. (It's an artifact with "{T}: Add {C}. This mana can't be spent to cast a nonartifact spell.") {X}{X}{X}, {T}: Look at the top X cards of your library. Put up to two of them into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

What is the current price of The Mana Rig? Pricing

The current market price for The Mana Rig is approximately $0.55 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.73 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.71 EUR.

Where can I buy The Mana Rig? Pricing

You can purchase The Mana Rig 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.

The Mana Rig normal: $0.55 | foil: $0.73

Is The Mana Rig legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Mana Rig in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Mana Rig legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Mana Rig in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Mana Rig legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Mana Rig 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 The Mana Rig legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Mana Rig in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Mana Rig legal in Legacy? Legality

The Mana Rig is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is The Mana Rig legal in Vintage? Legality

The Mana Rig 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 The Mana Rig legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Mana Rig 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 The Mana Rig from? Details

This printing of The Mana Rig is from DMC (DMC), with collector number 28.

The Mana Rig may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Mana Rig's rarity? Details

The Mana Rig is a mythic card in DMC.

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

Who illustrated The Mana Rig? Details

The Mana Rig was illustrated by Zoltan Boros.

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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