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Resonance Technician is a rare Creature — Weird Detective from CLU (CLU) costing {3}{U/R}{U/R}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Commander.

Resonance Technician MTG card

Resonance Technician

Creature — Weird Detective

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, you may discard a card. If you do, investigate twice. {T}, Tap X untapped artifacts you control: Copy target instant or sorcery spell you control with mana value X. You may choose new targets for the copy.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 CLU CLU 🎨 Piotr Dura
Flying Investigate

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Resonance Technician? Basics

Resonance Technician is a Creature — Weird Detective card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, you may discard a card. If you do, investigate twice. {T}, Tap X untapped artifacts you control: Copy target instant or sorcery spell you control with mana value X. You may choose new targets for the copy."

How much mana does Resonance Technician cost to cast? Basics

Resonance Technician has a mana cost of {3}{U/R}{U/R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, 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.

Resonance Technician's mana cost of {3}{U/R}{U/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.

Resonance Technician has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Resonance Technician's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, you may discard a card. If you do, investigate twice. {T}, Tap X untapped artifacts you control: Copy target instant or sorcery spell you control with mana value X. You may choose new targets for the copy."

What is the current price of Resonance Technician? Pricing

The current market price for Resonance Technician is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Resonance Technician? Pricing

You can purchase Resonance Technician 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.

Is Resonance Technician legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Resonance Technician in Standard is not available.

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

Is Resonance Technician legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Resonance Technician in Modern is not available.

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

Is Resonance Technician legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Resonance Technician 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 Resonance Technician legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Resonance Technician in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Resonance Technician legal in Legacy? Legality

Resonance Technician is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Resonance Technician legal in Vintage? Legality

Resonance Technician 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 Resonance Technician legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Resonance Technician 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 Resonance Technician from? Details

This printing of Resonance Technician is from CLU (CLU), with collector number 41.

Resonance Technician may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Resonance Technician's rarity? Details

Resonance Technician is a rare card in CLU.

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

Who illustrated Resonance Technician? Details

Resonance Technician was illustrated by Piotr Dura.

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

What is Resonance Technician's power and toughness? Details

Resonance Technician is a 4/4 creature.

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

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