Sculpting Steel
Mirrodin · #238

Sculpting Steel

Sculpting Steel is a Rare Artifact from Mirrodin (238) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $15.99 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $15.99
Cardmarket trend €0.95
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Sculpting Steel suits collectors and players working on Mirrodin who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Sculpting Steel from Mirrodin?

Sculpting Steel is a Artifact in Mirrodin numbered 238. Mana cost {3}. Sculpting Steel (238) from Mirrodin should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Mirrodin. Collector number 238 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Sculpting Steel worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $15.99 for Sculpting Steel. Low and high spread runs $15.99 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.95; foil: $15.99; Normal: $1.73. This printing is from Mirrodin. Collector number 238 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMirrodin
Number238
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$15.99
Cardmarket EUR€0.95
cardmarket $0.95
foil $15.99
Normal $1.73

How collectible is Sculpting Steel?

Sculpting Steel is a Rare printing in Mirrodin. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Mirrodin. Collector number 238 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2003.

What are the key details for Sculpting Steel?

Sculpting Steel lists as Artifact. Artist: Heather Hudson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mirrodin. Collector number 238 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2003.

Cactaur's take

Sculpting Steel (238) from Mirrodin should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Sculpting Steel is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Mirrodin, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $15.99 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.95; foil: $15.99; Normal: $1.73).
  • Mana cost {3} and type line Artifact 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 $15.99 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Sculpting Steel from Mirrodin?

Sculpting Steel is a Rare Artifact from Mirrodin numbered 238 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Sculpting Steel worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $15.99 for ungraded Sculpting Steel. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Sculpting Steel?

Sculpting Steel is catalogued as Rare in Mirrodin. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Sculpting Steel legal in Commander or Standard?

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

Should I buy Sculpting Steel near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $15.99. 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.