Animate Artifact
30th Anniversary Edition · #48

Animate Artifact

Animate Artifact is a Uncommon Enchantment — Aura from 30th Anniversary Edition (48) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.72 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $2.72
Cardmarket trend
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Animate Artifact suits collectors and players working on 30th Anniversary Edition who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Animate Artifact from 30th Anniversary Edition?

Animate Artifact is a Enchantment — Aura in 30th Anniversary Edition numbered 48. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Animate Artifact (48) is a format-relevant Enchantment — Aura in 30th Anniversary Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Animate Artifact worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.72 for Animate Artifact. Low and high spread runs $2.72 to null. This printing is from 30th Anniversary Edition. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2022.

Set30th Anniversary Edition
Number48
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$2.72
Cardmarket EUR
Normal $2.72

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Animate Artifact?

Animate Artifact is a Uncommon printing in 30th Anniversary Edition. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from 30th Anniversary Edition. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

What are the key details for Animate Artifact?

Animate Artifact lists as Enchantment — Aura with keywords Enchant. Artist: Douglas Shuler. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from 30th Anniversary Edition. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Animate Artifact (48) is a format-relevant Enchantment — Aura in 30th Anniversary Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Animate Artifact is catalogued as Uncommon Enchantment — Aura in 30th Anniversary Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $2.72.
  • Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Enchantment — Aura help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $2.72 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Animate Artifact from 30th Anniversary Edition?

Animate Artifact is a Uncommon Enchantment — Aura from 30th Anniversary Edition numbered 48 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Animate Artifact worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.72 for ungraded Animate Artifact. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Animate Artifact?

Animate Artifact is catalogued as Uncommon in 30th Anniversary Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Animate Artifact legal in Commander or Standard?

Animate Artifact shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Animate Artifact near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $2.72. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.