Quick Answer

Component Collector is a common Creature — Homunculus from MID (MID) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Component Collector MTG card

Component Collector

Creature — Homunculus

Card Text

If it's neither day nor night, it becomes day as this creature enters. Whenever day becomes night or night becomes day, you may tap or untap target nonland permanent.

"Keep master busy with new bits or else maybe she wonders if I'm made of bits too."

Card Stats

1/4 common CMC: 3.0 MID MID 🎨 Mark Behm

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.12
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.02
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Cardmarket
€0.05
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Component Collector? Basics

Component Collector is a Creature — Homunculus card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If it's neither day nor night, it becomes day as this creature enters. Whenever day becomes night or night becomes day, you may tap or untap target nonland permanent."

How much mana does Component Collector cost to cast? Basics

Component Collector has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Component Collector's mana cost of {2}{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.

Component Collector has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Component Collector's current oracle text is: "If it's neither day nor night, it becomes day as this creature enters. Whenever day becomes night or night becomes day, you may tap or untap target nonland permanent."

What is the current price of Component Collector? Pricing

The current market price for Component Collector is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Component Collector? Pricing

You can purchase Component Collector 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.

Component Collector normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.12

Is Component Collector legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Component Collector in Standard is not available.

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

Is Component Collector legal in Modern? Legality

Component Collector is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Component Collector legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Component Collector 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 Component Collector legal in Pioneer? Legality

Component Collector is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Component Collector legal in Legacy? Legality

Component Collector is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Component Collector legal in Vintage? Legality

Component Collector 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 Component Collector legal in Pauper? Legality

Component Collector 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 Component Collector from? Details

This printing of Component Collector is from MID (MID), with collector number 43.

Component Collector may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Component Collector's rarity? Details

Component Collector is a common card in MID.

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

Who illustrated Component Collector? Details

Component Collector was illustrated by Mark Behm.

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

What is Component Collector's power and toughness? Details

Component Collector is a 1/4 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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