Quick Answer

Tread Mill is a common Artifact — Contraption from UST (UST). Current price: $0.08 USD.

Tread Mill MTG card

Tread Mill

Artifact — Contraption

Card Text

Whenever you crank this Contraption, until end of turn, target creature gets +1/+2, gains vigilance, and becomes an artifact in addition to its other types.

Card Stats

common UST UST 🎨 Jason Felix

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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€0.32
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tread Mill? Basics

Tread Mill is a Artifact — Contraption card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you crank this Contraption, until end of turn, target creature gets +1/+2, gains vigilance, and becomes an artifact in addition to its other types."

How much mana does Tread Mill cost to cast? Basics

Tread Mill has a mana cost of 0, which equals 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.

Tread Mill's mana cost of 0 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.

Tread Mill has a mana value of 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.

Tread Mill's current oracle text is: "Whenever you crank this Contraption, until end of turn, target creature gets +1/+2, gains vigilance, and becomes an artifact in addition to its other types."

What is the current price of Tread Mill? Pricing

The current market price for Tread Mill is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Tread Mill? Pricing

You can purchase Tread Mill 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.

Tread Mill normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.47

Is Tread Mill legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tread Mill in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tread Mill legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Tread Mill in Modern is not available.

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

Is Tread Mill legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Tread Mill in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Tread Mill legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tread Mill in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tread Mill legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Tread Mill in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Tread Mill legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Tread Mill in Vintage is not available.

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 Tread Mill legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tread Mill 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 Tread Mill from? Details

This printing of Tread Mill is from UST (UST), with collector number 208.

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

What is Tread Mill's rarity? Details

Tread Mill is a common card in UST.

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

Who illustrated Tread Mill? Details

Tread Mill was illustrated by Jason Felix.

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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