Quick Answer

Thopter Foundry is a uncommon Artifact from 2XM (2XM) costing {W/B}{U}. Current price: $0.34 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thopter Foundry MTG card

Thopter Foundry

Artifact

Card Text

{1}, Sacrifice a nontoken artifact: Create a 1/1 blue Thopter artifact creature token with flying. You gain 1 life.

"Etherium is limited. Innovation is not." —Tezzeret

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Ralph Horsley

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.34
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TCGPlayer
$0.45
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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Cardmarket
€0.17
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Cardmarket
€0.51
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thopter Foundry? Basics

Thopter Foundry is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}, Sacrifice a nontoken artifact: Create a 1/1 blue Thopter artifact creature token with flying. You gain 1 life."

How much mana does Thopter Foundry cost to cast? Basics

Thopter Foundry has a mana cost of {W/B}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Thopter Foundry's mana cost of {W/B}{U} 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 Foundry 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.

Thopter Foundry's current oracle text is: "{1}, Sacrifice a nontoken artifact: Create a 1/1 blue Thopter artifact creature token with flying. You gain 1 life."

What is the current price of Thopter Foundry? Pricing

The current market price for Thopter Foundry is approximately $0.34 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.45 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Thopter Foundry? Pricing

You can purchase Thopter Foundry 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 Foundry normal: $0.34 | foil: $0.45

Is Thopter Foundry legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Thopter Foundry legal in Modern? Legality

Thopter Foundry is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thopter Foundry legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thopter Foundry 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 Foundry legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Thopter Foundry in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Thopter Foundry legal in Legacy? Legality

Thopter Foundry is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thopter Foundry legal in Vintage? Legality

Thopter Foundry 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 Foundry legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thopter Foundry 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 Foundry from? Details

This printing of Thopter Foundry is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 222.

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

What is Thopter Foundry's rarity? Details

Thopter Foundry 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 Foundry? Details

Thopter Foundry was illustrated by Ralph Horsley.

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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