Mantis Engine

Mantis Engine

$0.21

Updated 15h ago
udsuncommon·Artifact Creature — Insect·{5}·Foil $3.50

Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.

About This Card

Mantis Engine is an uncommon artifact creature from Urza's Destiny. Currently $0.21 ($3.50 foil).

Released June 1999 as part of Urza's Destiny (expansion set). Click through to Urza's Destiny for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.

Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.

Foil commands a 16.7x premium ($3.50), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mantis Engine a good MTG investment?

Mantis Engine is a uncommon from Urza's Destiny currently at $0.21. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.

What is the price of Mantis Engine?

Mantis Engine from Urza's Destiny is currently $0.21 for nonfoil and $3.50 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is Mantis Engine's mana cost?

Mantis Engine's mana cost (casting cost) is 5 ({5}). See Mantis Engine's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy Mantis Engine?

At $0.21, Mantis Engine is a uncommon with Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.

Which buylist pays the most for Mantis Engine?

SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.

Is Mantis Engine good in Commander (EDH)?

Mantis Engine is ranked #29718 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.

What formats is Mantis Engine legal in?

Mantis Engine is tournament-legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.

Other printings of Mantis Engine

Is Mantis Engine going up or down?

At $0.21, daily moves for Mantis Engine are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 16.7x premium at $3.50, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this uncommon artifact creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.

Is Mantis Engine worth buying?

Mantis Engine is currently priced at $0.21. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.

Mantis Engine reprint risk

Mantis Engine can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.

Mantis Engine price history

SpellBook has tracked Mantis Engine since its 1999 release in Urza's Destiny across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #29718 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.

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