Quick Answer

Plasma Caster is a rare Artifact — Equipment from PIP (PIP) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.38 USD. Legal in Commander.

Plasma Caster MTG card

Plasma Caster

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Equipped creature gets +1/+1. Whenever equipped creature attacks, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). Pay {E}{E}: Choose target creature that's blocking equipped creature. Flip a coin. If you win the flip, exile the chosen creature. Otherwise, this Equipment deals 1 damage to it. Equip {2}

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 PIP PIP 🎨 Kekai Kotaki
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Market Prices

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$0.38
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TCGPlayer
$0.35
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$0.79
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$0.49
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€0.34
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€0.53
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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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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plasma Caster? Basics

Plasma Caster is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Equipped creature gets +1/+1. Whenever equipped creature attacks, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). Pay {E}{E}: Choose target creature that's blocking equipped creature. Flip a coin. If you win the flip, exile the chosen creature. Otherwise, this Equipment deals 1 damage to it. Equip {2}"

How much mana does Plasma Caster cost to cast? Basics

Plasma Caster has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Plasma Caster's mana cost of {1}{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.

Plasma Caster 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.

Plasma Caster's current oracle text is: "Equipped creature gets +1/+1. Whenever equipped creature attacks, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). Pay {E}{E}: Choose target creature that's blocking equipped creature. Flip a coin. If you win the flip, exile the chosen creature. Otherwise, this Equipment deals 1 damage to it. Equip {2}"

What is the current price of Plasma Caster? Pricing

The current market price for Plasma Caster is approximately $0.38 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.34 EUR.

Where can I buy Plasma Caster? Pricing

You can purchase Plasma Caster 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.

Plasma Caster normal: $0.38 | foil: $0.35

Is Plasma Caster legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Plasma Caster in Standard is not available.

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

Is Plasma Caster legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Plasma Caster in Modern is not available.

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

Is Plasma Caster legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Plasma Caster 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 Plasma Caster legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Plasma Caster in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Plasma Caster legal in Legacy? Legality

Plasma Caster is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Plasma Caster legal in Vintage? Legality

Plasma Caster 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 Plasma Caster legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Plasma Caster 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 Plasma Caster from? Details

This printing of Plasma Caster is from PIP (PIP), with collector number 390.

Plasma Caster may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Plasma Caster's rarity? Details

Plasma Caster is a rare card in PIP.

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

Who illustrated Plasma Caster? Details

Plasma Caster was illustrated by Kekai Kotaki.

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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