Quick Answer

Transmute Artifact is a uncommon Sorcery from ATQ (ATQ) costing {U}{U}. Current price: $392.97 USD. Legal in Commander.

Transmute Artifact MTG card

Transmute Artifact

Sorcery

Card Text

Sacrifice an artifact. If you do, search your library for an artifact card. If that card's mana value is less than or equal to the sacrificed artifact's mana value, put it onto the battlefield. If it's greater, you may pay {X}, where X is the difference. If you do, put it onto the battlefield. If you don't, put it into its owner's graveyard. Then shuffle.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 ATQ ATQ 🎨 Anson Maddocks

Market Prices

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$392.97
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$449.99
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€324.56
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Transmute Artifact? Basics

Transmute Artifact is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Sacrifice an artifact. If you do, search your library for an artifact card. If that card's mana value is less than or equal to the sacrificed artifact's mana value, put it onto the battlefield. If it's greater, you may pay {X}, where X is the difference. If you do, put it onto the battlefield. If you don't, put it into its owner's graveyard. Then shuffle."

How much mana does Transmute Artifact cost to cast? Basics

Transmute Artifact has a mana cost of {U}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Transmute Artifact's mana cost of {U}{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.

Transmute Artifact 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.

Transmute Artifact's current oracle text is: "Sacrifice an artifact. If you do, search your library for an artifact card. If that card's mana value is less than or equal to the sacrificed artifact's mana value, put it onto the battlefield. If it's greater, you may pay {X}, where X is the difference. If you do, put it onto the battlefield. If you don't, put it into its owner's graveyard. Then shuffle."

What is the current price of Transmute Artifact? Pricing

The current market price for Transmute Artifact is approximately $392.97 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €324.56 EUR.

Where can I buy Transmute Artifact? Pricing

You can purchase Transmute Artifact 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.

Is Transmute Artifact legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Transmute Artifact in Standard is not available.

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

Is Transmute Artifact legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Transmute Artifact in Modern is not available.

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

Is Transmute Artifact legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Transmute Artifact 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 Transmute Artifact legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Transmute Artifact in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Transmute Artifact legal in Legacy? Legality

Transmute Artifact is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Transmute Artifact legal in Vintage? Legality

Transmute Artifact 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 Transmute Artifact legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Transmute Artifact 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 Transmute Artifact from? Details

This printing of Transmute Artifact is from ATQ (ATQ), with collector number 14.

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

What is Transmute Artifact's rarity? Details

Transmute Artifact is a uncommon card in ATQ.

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

Who illustrated Transmute Artifact? Details

Transmute Artifact was illustrated by Anson Maddocks.

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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