Quick Answer

Widget Contraption is a uncommon Artifact — Contraption from UST (UST). Current price: $0.15 USD.

Widget Contraption MTG card

Widget Contraption

Artifact — Contraption

Card Text

Whenever you crank this Contraption, it assembles a Contraption. (Put the top card of your Contraption deck face up onto one of your sprockets.)

Card Stats

uncommon UST UST 🎨 Jason Felix
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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.15
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$2.46
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Normal
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Cardmarket
€1.27
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Widget Contraption? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Whenever you crank this Contraption, it assembles a Contraption. (Put the top card of your Contraption deck face up onto one of your sprockets.)"

How much mana does Widget Contraption cost to cast? Basics

Widget Contraption 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.

Widget Contraption'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.

Widget Contraption 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.

Widget Contraption's current oracle text is: "Whenever you crank this Contraption, it assembles a Contraption. (Put the top card of your Contraption deck face up onto one of your sprockets.)"

What is the current price of Widget Contraption? Pricing

The current market price for Widget Contraption is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.46 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Widget Contraption? Pricing

You can purchase Widget Contraption 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.

Widget Contraption normal: $0.15 | foil: $2.46

Is Widget Contraption legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Widget Contraption in Standard is not available.

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

Is Widget Contraption legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Widget Contraption in Modern is not available.

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

Is Widget Contraption legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Widget Contraption in Commander is not available.

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

Is Widget Contraption legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Widget Contraption in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Widget Contraption legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Widget Contraption in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Widget Contraption legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Widget Contraption 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 Widget Contraption legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Widget Contraption 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 Widget Contraption from? Details

This printing of Widget Contraption is from UST (UST), with collector number 211.

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

What is Widget Contraption's rarity? Details

Widget Contraption is a uncommon card in UST.

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

Who illustrated Widget Contraption? Details

Widget Contraption 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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