Quick Answer

Voltaic Key is a uncommon Artifact from DDE (DDE) costing {1}. Current price: $4.49 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Voltaic Key MTG card

Voltaic Key

Artifact

Card Text

{1}, {T}: Untap target artifact.

The key did not work on a single lock, yet it opened many doors.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 DDE DDE 🎨 Franz Vohwinkel

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Voltaic Key? Basics

Voltaic Key is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}, {T}: Untap target artifact."

How much mana does Voltaic Key cost to cast? Basics

Voltaic Key has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 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.

Voltaic Key's mana cost of {1} 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.

Voltaic Key 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.

Voltaic Key's current oracle text is: "{1}, {T}: Untap target artifact."

What is the current price of Voltaic Key? Pricing

The current market price for Voltaic Key is approximately $4.49 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.77 EUR.

Where can I buy Voltaic Key? Pricing

You can purchase Voltaic Key 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 Voltaic Key legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Voltaic Key in Standard is not available.

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

Is Voltaic Key legal in Modern? Legality

Voltaic Key is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Voltaic Key legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Voltaic Key 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 Voltaic Key legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Voltaic Key in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Voltaic Key legal in Legacy? Legality

Voltaic Key is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Voltaic Key legal in Vintage? Legality

Voltaic Key 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 Voltaic Key legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Voltaic Key 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 Voltaic Key from? Details

This printing of Voltaic Key is from DDE (DDE), with collector number 17.

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

What is Voltaic Key's rarity? Details

Voltaic Key is a uncommon card in DDE.

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

Who illustrated Voltaic Key? Details

Voltaic Key was illustrated by Franz Vohwinkel.

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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