Thopter Engineer
Commander 2021 · #181

Thopter Engineer

Thopter Engineer is a Uncommon Creature — Human Artificer from Commander 2021 (181) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.32 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.32
Cardmarket trend €0.14
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Thopter Engineer suits collectors and players working on Commander 2021 who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Thopter Engineer from Commander 2021?

Thopter Engineer is a Creature — Human Artificer in Commander 2021 numbered 181. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Thopter Engineer (181) from Commander 2021 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Commander 2021.

What is Thopter Engineer worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.32 for Thopter Engineer. Low and high spread runs $0.32 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.32. This printing is from Commander 2021. Collector number 181 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCommander 2021
Number181
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.32
Cardmarket EUR€0.14
cardmarket $0.14
Normal $0.32

Card stats

ColorsR
Power1

How collectible is Thopter Engineer?

Thopter Engineer is a Uncommon printing in Commander 2021. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Commander 2021. Collector number 181 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

What are the key details for Thopter Engineer?

Thopter Engineer lists as Creature — Human Artificer. Artist: Steve Prescott. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander 2021. Collector number 181 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Thopter Engineer (181) from Commander 2021 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Thopter Engineer is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human Artificer in Commander 2021, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.32 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.32).
  • Mana cost {2}{R} and type line Creature — Human 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Thopter Engineer from Commander 2021?

Thopter Engineer is a Uncommon Creature — Human Artificer from Commander 2021 numbered 181 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Thopter Engineer worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.32 for ungraded Thopter Engineer. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Thopter Engineer?

Thopter Engineer is catalogued as Uncommon in Commander 2021. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Thopter Engineer legal in Commander or Standard?

Thopter Engineer shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Thopter Engineer near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.32. 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.