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Inspired Inventor is a common Creature — Human Artificer from MH3 (MH3) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Inspired Inventor MTG card

Inspired Inventor

Creature — Human Artificer

Card Text

When this creature enters, choose one — • You get {E}{E}{E} (three energy counters). • Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. • Create a 1/1 colorless Servo artifact creature token.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Ryan Valle

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$0.02
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$0.09
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.07
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€0.07
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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
Penny Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Inspired Inventor? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, choose one — • You get {E}{E}{E} (three energy counters). • Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. • Create a 1/1 colorless Servo artifact creature token."

How much mana does Inspired Inventor cost to cast? Basics

Inspired Inventor has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Inspired Inventor's mana cost of {2}{W} 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.

Inspired Inventor 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.

Inspired Inventor's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, choose one — • You get {E}{E}{E} (three energy counters). • Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. • Create a 1/1 colorless Servo artifact creature token."

What is the current price of Inspired Inventor? Pricing

The current market price for Inspired Inventor is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.09 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Inspired Inventor? Pricing

You can purchase Inspired Inventor 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.

Inspired Inventor normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.09

Is Inspired Inventor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Inspired Inventor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Inspired Inventor legal in Modern? Legality

Inspired Inventor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Inspired Inventor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Inspired Inventor 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 Inspired Inventor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Inspired Inventor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Inspired Inventor legal in Legacy? Legality

Inspired Inventor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Inspired Inventor legal in Vintage? Legality

Inspired Inventor 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 Inspired Inventor legal in Pauper? Legality

Inspired Inventor 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 Inspired Inventor from? Details

This printing of Inspired Inventor is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 32.

Inspired Inventor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Inspired Inventor's rarity? Details

Inspired Inventor is a common card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Inspired Inventor? Details

Inspired Inventor was illustrated by Ryan Valle.

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

What is Inspired Inventor's power and toughness? Details

Inspired Inventor is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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