Quick Answer

Thopter Engineer is a uncommon Creature — Human Artificer from 2XM (2XM) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thopter Engineer MTG card

Thopter Engineer

Creature — Human Artificer

Card Text

When this creature enters, create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying. Artifact creatures you control have haste. (They can attack and {T} as soon as they come under your control.)

Card Stats

1/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Steve Prescott

Market Prices

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$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.16
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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€0.26
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thopter Engineer? Basics

Thopter Engineer is a Creature — Human Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying. Artifact creatures you control have haste. (They can attack and {T} as soon as they come under your control.)"

How much mana does Thopter Engineer cost to cast? Basics

Thopter Engineer has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Thopter Engineer's mana cost of {2}{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.

Thopter Engineer 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.

Thopter Engineer's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying. Artifact creatures you control have haste. (They can attack and {T} as soon as they come under your control.)"

What is the current price of Thopter Engineer? Pricing

The current market price for Thopter Engineer is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.16 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Thopter Engineer? Pricing

You can purchase Thopter 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.

Thopter Engineer normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.16

Is Thopter Engineer legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Thopter Engineer legal in Modern? Legality

Thopter Engineer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thopter Engineer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thopter 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 Thopter Engineer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Thopter Engineer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Thopter Engineer legal in Legacy? Legality

Thopter Engineer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thopter Engineer legal in Vintage? Legality

Thopter 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 Thopter Engineer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thopter Engineer 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 Thopter Engineer from? Details

This printing of Thopter Engineer is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 147.

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

What is Thopter Engineer's rarity? Details

Thopter Engineer is a uncommon card in 2XM.

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

Who illustrated Thopter Engineer? Details

Thopter Engineer was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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

What is Thopter Engineer's power and toughness? Details

Thopter Engineer is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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