Quick Answer

Lupine Prototype is a rare Artifact Creature — Wolf Construct from EMN (EMN) costing {2}. Current price: $0.32 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lupine Prototype MTG card

Lupine Prototype

Artifact Creature — Wolf Construct

Card Text

This creature can't attack or block unless a player has no cards in hand.

"Ludevic saw it in a dream and set to work immediately, every detail already known. Can such genius be taught?" —Stitcher Geralf

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 2.0 EMN EMN 🎨 Deruchenko Alexander

What kind of card is this?

Use these role hubs to find similar staples, upgrades, and answers.

Roles are still being computed for this card.

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.32
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.72
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.59
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.23
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.69
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

Similar Cards

Other Printings (5 total)

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lupine Prototype? Basics

Lupine Prototype is a Artifact Creature — Wolf Construct card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature can't attack or block unless a player has no cards in hand."

How much mana does Lupine Prototype cost to cast? Basics

Lupine Prototype has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 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.

Lupine Prototype's mana cost of {2} 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.

Lupine Prototype has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Lupine Prototype's current oracle text is: "This creature can't attack or block unless a player has no cards in hand."

What is the current price of Lupine Prototype? Pricing

The current market price for Lupine Prototype is approximately $0.32 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.72 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Lupine Prototype? Pricing

You can purchase Lupine Prototype 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.

Lupine Prototype normal: $0.32 | foil: $0.72

Is Lupine Prototype legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lupine Prototype in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lupine Prototype legal in Modern? Legality

Lupine Prototype is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lupine Prototype legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lupine Prototype 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 Lupine Prototype legal in Pioneer? Legality

Lupine Prototype is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Lupine Prototype legal in Legacy? Legality

Lupine Prototype is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lupine Prototype legal in Vintage? Legality

Lupine Prototype 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 Lupine Prototype legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lupine Prototype 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 Lupine Prototype from? Details

This printing of Lupine Prototype is from EMN (EMN), with collector number 197.

Lupine Prototype may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lupine Prototype's rarity? Details

Lupine Prototype is a rare card in EMN.

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

Who illustrated Lupine Prototype? Details

Lupine Prototype was illustrated by Deruchenko Alexander.

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

What is Lupine Prototype's power and toughness? Details

Lupine Prototype is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

💬 Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Want to build a deck with this card?

Sign up or log in to start deck building

Log In to Build Decks