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Ingenious Artillerist is a common Creature — Human Artificer from CLB (CLB) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.29 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ingenious Artillerist MTG card

Ingenious Artillerist

Creature — Human Artificer

Card Text

Whenever one or more artifacts you control enter, this creature deals that much damage to each opponent.

"Sure, you can help me calibrate the aiming mechanism. Stand over there."

Card Stats

3/1 common CMC: 3.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Gaboleps

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Market Prices

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$0.29
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TCGPlayer
$5.26
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$1.49
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$3.49
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Cardmarket
€0.43
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€0.60
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ingenious Artillerist? Basics

Ingenious Artillerist is a Creature — Human Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever one or more artifacts you control enter, this creature deals that much damage to each opponent."

How much mana does Ingenious Artillerist cost to cast? Basics

Ingenious Artillerist has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Ingenious Artillerist's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Ingenious Artillerist 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.

Ingenious Artillerist's current oracle text is: "Whenever one or more artifacts you control enter, this creature deals that much damage to each opponent."

What is the current price of Ingenious Artillerist? Pricing

The current market price for Ingenious Artillerist is approximately $0.29 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.26 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.43 EUR.

Where can I buy Ingenious Artillerist? Pricing

You can purchase Ingenious Artillerist 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.

Ingenious Artillerist normal: $0.29 | foil: $5.26

Is Ingenious Artillerist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ingenious Artillerist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ingenious Artillerist legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ingenious Artillerist in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ingenious Artillerist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ingenious Artillerist 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 Ingenious Artillerist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ingenious Artillerist in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ingenious Artillerist legal in Legacy? Legality

Ingenious Artillerist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ingenious Artillerist legal in Vintage? Legality

Ingenious Artillerist 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 Ingenious Artillerist legal in Pauper? Legality

Ingenious Artillerist 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 Ingenious Artillerist from? Details

This printing of Ingenious Artillerist is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 182.

Ingenious Artillerist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ingenious Artillerist's rarity? Details

Ingenious Artillerist is a common card in CLB.

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

Who illustrated Ingenious Artillerist? Details

Ingenious Artillerist was illustrated by Gaboleps.

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

What is Ingenious Artillerist's power and toughness? Details

Ingenious Artillerist is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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