Quick Answer

Vedalken Engineer is a common Creature — Vedalken Artificer from C16 (C16) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Vedalken Engineer MTG card

Vedalken Engineer

Creature — Vedalken Artificer

Card Text

{T}: Add two mana of any one color. Spend this mana only to cast artifact spells or activate abilities of artifacts.

Art is unknown to the vedalken—for them, all creations must serve a purpose.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 C16 C16 🎨 Lars Grant-West

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vedalken Engineer? Basics

Vedalken Engineer is a Creature — Vedalken Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add two mana of any one color. Spend this mana only to cast artifact spells or activate abilities of artifacts."

How much mana does Vedalken Engineer cost to cast? Basics

Vedalken Engineer has a mana cost of {1}{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.

Vedalken Engineer's mana cost of {1}{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.

Vedalken Engineer 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.

Vedalken Engineer's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add two mana of any one color. Spend this mana only to cast artifact spells or activate abilities of artifacts."

What is the current price of Vedalken Engineer? Pricing

The current market price for Vedalken Engineer is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Vedalken Engineer? Pricing

You can purchase Vedalken Engineer 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 Vedalken Engineer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Vedalken Engineer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Vedalken Engineer legal in Modern? Legality

Vedalken Engineer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Vedalken Engineer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vedalken Engineer 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 Vedalken Engineer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Vedalken Engineer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Vedalken Engineer legal in Legacy? Legality

Vedalken Engineer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vedalken Engineer legal in Vintage? Legality

Vedalken Engineer 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 Vedalken Engineer legal in Pauper? Legality

Vedalken Engineer is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Vedalken Engineer from? Details

This printing of Vedalken Engineer is from C16 (C16), with collector number 103.

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

What is Vedalken Engineer's rarity? Details

Vedalken Engineer is a common card in C16.

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

Who illustrated Vedalken Engineer? Details

Vedalken Engineer was illustrated by Lars Grant-West.

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

What is Vedalken Engineer's power and toughness? Details

Vedalken Engineer 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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