Quick Answer

Aeon Engine is a rare Artifact from C19 (C19) costing {5}. Current price: $0.7 USD. Legal in Commander.

Aeon Engine MTG card

Aeon Engine

Artifact

Card Text

This artifact enters tapped. {T}, Exile this artifact: Reverse the game's turn order. (For example, if play had proceeded clockwise around the table, it now goes counterclockwise.)

"Paradox? Eh, we'll worry about that yesterday." —Edorin, the Timesmith

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 C19 C19 🎨 Ralph Horsley

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Market Prices

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$0.70
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$0.59
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€0.33
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€0.09
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aeon Engine? Basics

Aeon Engine is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This artifact enters tapped. {T}, Exile this artifact: Reverse the game's turn order. (For example, if play had proceeded clockwise around the table, it now goes counterclockwise.)"

How much mana does Aeon Engine cost to cast? Basics

Aeon Engine has a mana cost of {5}, which equals 5.0 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.

Aeon Engine's mana cost of {5} 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.

Aeon Engine has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Aeon Engine's current oracle text is: "This artifact enters tapped. {T}, Exile this artifact: Reverse the game's turn order. (For example, if play had proceeded clockwise around the table, it now goes counterclockwise.)"

What is the current price of Aeon Engine? Pricing

The current market price for Aeon Engine is approximately $0.7 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.33 EUR.

Where can I buy Aeon Engine? Pricing

You can purchase Aeon Engine 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 Aeon Engine legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Aeon Engine in Standard is not available.

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

Is Aeon Engine legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Aeon Engine in Modern is not available.

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

Is Aeon Engine legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aeon Engine 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 Aeon Engine legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Aeon Engine in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Aeon Engine legal in Legacy? Legality

Aeon Engine is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Aeon Engine legal in Vintage? Legality

Aeon Engine 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 Aeon Engine legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Aeon Engine 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 Aeon Engine from? Details

This printing of Aeon Engine is from C19 (C19), with collector number 52.

Aeon Engine may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Aeon Engine's rarity? Details

Aeon Engine is a rare card in C19.

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

Who illustrated Aeon Engine? Details

Aeon Engine was illustrated by Ralph Horsley.

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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