Quick Answer

Toymaker is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Spellshaper from MMQ (MMQ) costing {2}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Commander.

Toymaker MTG card

Toymaker

Artifact Creature — Spellshaper

Card Text

{1}, {T}, Discard a card: Target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value until end of turn. (It retains its abilities.)

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Frank Kelly Freas

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.26
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TCGPlayer
$5.66
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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$4.49
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Cardmarket
€0.42
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Cardmarket
€5.37
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toymaker? Basics

Toymaker is a Artifact Creature — Spellshaper card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}, {T}, Discard a card: Target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value until end of turn. (It retains its abilities.)"

How much mana does Toymaker cost to cast? Basics

Toymaker has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 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.

Toymaker's mana cost of {2} 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.

Toymaker 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.

Toymaker's current oracle text is: "{1}, {T}, Discard a card: Target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value until end of turn. (It retains its abilities.)"

What is the current price of Toymaker? Pricing

The current market price for Toymaker is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.66 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.42 EUR.

Where can I buy Toymaker? Pricing

You can purchase Toymaker 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.

Toymaker normal: $0.26 | foil: $5.66

Is Toymaker legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Toymaker in Standard is not available.

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

Is Toymaker legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Toymaker in Modern is not available.

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

Is Toymaker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Toymaker 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 Toymaker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Toymaker in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Toymaker legal in Legacy? Legality

Toymaker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Toymaker legal in Vintage? Legality

Toymaker 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 Toymaker legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Toymaker 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 Toymaker from? Details

This printing of Toymaker is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 314.

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

What is Toymaker's rarity? Details

Toymaker is a uncommon card in MMQ.

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

Who illustrated Toymaker? Details

Toymaker was illustrated by Frank Kelly Freas.

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

What is Toymaker's power and toughness? Details

Toymaker 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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