Chief Engineer
Chief Engineer is a Rare Creature — Vedalken Artificer from Commander 2016 (86) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.89 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Chief Engineer suits collectors and players working on Commander 2016 who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Chief Engineer from Commander 2016?
Chief Engineer is a Creature — Vedalken Artificer in Commander 2016 numbered 86. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Chief Engineer (86) from Commander 2016 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Commander 2016.
What is Chief Engineer worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.89 for Chief Engineer. Low and high spread runs $0.89 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.05; Normal: $0.89. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 86 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Commander 2016 |
|---|---|
| Number | 86 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.89 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.05 |
| cardmarket | $1.05 |
| Normal | $0.89 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Chief Engineer?
Chief Engineer is a Rare printing in Commander 2016. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 86 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Chief Engineer?
Chief Engineer lists as Creature — Vedalken Artificer. Artist: Steven Belledin. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 86 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Chief Engineer (86) from Commander 2016 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Chief Engineer is catalogued as Rare Creature — Vedalken Artificer in Commander 2016, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.89 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.05; Normal: $0.89).
- Mana cost {1}{U} and type line Creature — Vedalken Artificer 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 $0.89 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Chief Engineer from Commander 2016?
Chief Engineer is a Rare Creature — Vedalken Artificer from Commander 2016 numbered 86 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Chief Engineer worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.89 for ungraded Chief Engineer. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Chief Engineer?
Chief Engineer is catalogued as Rare in Commander 2016. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Chief Engineer legal in Commander or Standard?
Chief Engineer shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Chief Engineer near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.89. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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