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Truss, Chief Engineer is a rare Legendary Creature — Vedalken Rogue Employee from UNF (UNF) costing {U}{B}. Current price: $0.11 USD.

Truss, Chief Engineer MTG card

Truss, Chief Engineer

Legendary Creature — Vedalken Rogue Employee

Card Text

Whenever Truss, Chief Engineer enters or another creature dies, put a hack counter on Truss. {2}, {T}, Remove X hack counters from Truss: Add or subtract X from a number or number word on target spell or permanent until end of turn. This effect can't reduce a number below 1 or a number word below one.

Card Stats

1/3 rare CMC: 2.0 UNF UNF 🎨 Aaron J. Riley

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Prices updated: 2026-03-05
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Truss, Chief Engineer? Basics

Truss, Chief Engineer is a Legendary Creature — Vedalken Rogue Employee card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever Truss, Chief Engineer enters or another creature dies, put a hack counter on Truss. {2}, {T}, Remove X hack counters from Truss: Add or subtract X from a number or number word on target spell or permanent until end of turn. This effect can't reduce a number below 1 or a number word below one."

How much mana does Truss, Chief Engineer cost to cast? Basics

Truss, Chief Engineer has a mana cost of {U}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Truss, Chief Engineer's mana cost of {U}{B} 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.

Truss, Chief Engineer 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.

Truss, Chief Engineer's current oracle text is: "Whenever Truss, Chief Engineer enters or another creature dies, put a hack counter on Truss. {2}, {T}, Remove X hack counters from Truss: Add or subtract X from a number or number word on target spell or permanent until end of turn. This effect can't reduce a number below 1 or a number word below one."

What is the current price of Truss, Chief Engineer? Pricing

The current market price for Truss, Chief Engineer is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Truss, Chief Engineer? Pricing

You can purchase Truss, Chief Engineer 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.

Truss, Chief Engineer normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.18

Is Truss, Chief Engineer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Truss, Chief Engineer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Truss, Chief Engineer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Truss, Chief Engineer in Modern is not available.

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

Is Truss, Chief Engineer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Truss, Chief Engineer in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Truss, Chief Engineer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Truss, Chief Engineer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Truss, Chief Engineer legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Truss, Chief Engineer in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Truss, Chief Engineer legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Truss, Chief Engineer in Vintage is not available.

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 Truss, Chief Engineer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Truss, Chief Engineer 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 Truss, Chief Engineer from? Details

This printing of Truss, Chief Engineer is from UNF (UNF), with collector number 181.

Truss, Chief Engineer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Truss, Chief Engineer's rarity? Details

Truss, Chief Engineer is a rare card in UNF.

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

Who illustrated Truss, Chief Engineer? Details

Truss, Chief Engineer was illustrated by Aaron J. Riley.

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

What is Truss, Chief Engineer's power and toughness? Details

Truss, Chief Engineer is a 1/3 creature.

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

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