Quick Answer

Toolcraft Exemplar is a rare Creature — Dwarf Artificer from KLD (KLD) costing {W}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Toolcraft Exemplar MTG card

Toolcraft Exemplar

Creature — Dwarf Artificer

Card Text

At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you control an artifact, this creature gets +2/+1 until end of turn. If you control three or more artifacts, it also gains first strike until end of turn.

"If you wish to produce the finest work, you must start with the finest tools."

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 1.0 KLD KLD 🎨 Zezhou Chen

Market Prices

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$0.11
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$0.51
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.08
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€0.39
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toolcraft Exemplar? Basics

Toolcraft Exemplar is a Creature — Dwarf Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you control an artifact, this creature gets +2/+1 until end of turn. If you control three or more artifacts, it also gains first strike until end of turn."

How much mana does Toolcraft Exemplar cost to cast? Basics

Toolcraft Exemplar has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Toolcraft Exemplar's mana cost of {W} 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.

Toolcraft Exemplar has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Toolcraft Exemplar's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you control an artifact, this creature gets +2/+1 until end of turn. If you control three or more artifacts, it also gains first strike until end of turn."

What is the current price of Toolcraft Exemplar? Pricing

The current market price for Toolcraft Exemplar is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.51 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Toolcraft Exemplar? Pricing

You can purchase Toolcraft Exemplar 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.

Toolcraft Exemplar normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.51

Is Toolcraft Exemplar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Toolcraft Exemplar in Standard is not available.

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

Is Toolcraft Exemplar legal in Modern? Legality

Toolcraft Exemplar is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Toolcraft Exemplar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Toolcraft Exemplar 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 Toolcraft Exemplar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Toolcraft Exemplar is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Toolcraft Exemplar legal in Legacy? Legality

Toolcraft Exemplar is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Toolcraft Exemplar legal in Vintage? Legality

Toolcraft Exemplar 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 Toolcraft Exemplar legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Toolcraft Exemplar 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 Toolcraft Exemplar from? Details

This printing of Toolcraft Exemplar is from KLD (KLD), with collector number 32.

Toolcraft Exemplar may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Toolcraft Exemplar's rarity? Details

Toolcraft Exemplar is a rare card in KLD.

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

Who illustrated Toolcraft Exemplar? Details

Toolcraft Exemplar was illustrated by Zezhou Chen.

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

What is Toolcraft Exemplar's power and toughness? Details

Toolcraft Exemplar is a 1/1 creature.

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

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