Dogsnail Engine
Unstable · #178

Dogsnail Engine

Dogsnail Engine is a Uncommon Artifact — Contraption from Unstable (178) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost 0 CMC. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.60 for ungraded copies.

Unstable set collectorsBulk and playset buyers
TCGPlayer market $0.60
Cardmarket trend €0.24
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Dogsnail Engine suits collectors and players working on Unstable 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 Dogsnail Engine from Unstable?

Dogsnail Engine is a Artifact — Contraption in Unstable numbered 178. Mana cost 0 CMC. Dogsnail Engine (178) from Unstable should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Unstable. Collector number 178 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Dogsnail Engine worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.60 for Dogsnail Engine. Low and high spread runs $0.60 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.24; foil: $0.60; Normal: $0.26. This printing is from Unstable. Collector number 178 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetUnstable
Number178
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.60
Cardmarket EUR€0.24
cardmarket $0.24
foil $0.60
Normal $0.26

How collectible is Dogsnail Engine?

Dogsnail Engine is a Uncommon printing in Unstable. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Unstable. Collector number 178 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2017.

What are the key details for Dogsnail Engine?

Dogsnail Engine lists as Artifact — Contraption. Artist: Chuck Lukacs. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Unstable. Collector number 178 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Dogsnail Engine (178) from Unstable should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Dogsnail Engine is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact — Contraption in Unstable, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.60 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.24; foil: $0.60; Normal: $0.26).
  • Mana cost 0 CMC and type line Artifact — Contraption 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 Dogsnail Engine from Unstable?

Dogsnail Engine is a Uncommon Artifact — Contraption from Unstable numbered 178 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Dogsnail Engine worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.60 for ungraded Dogsnail Engine. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Dogsnail Engine?

Dogsnail Engine is catalogued as Uncommon in Unstable. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

How do I verify the correct Dogsnail Engine printing?

Match set code ust, collector number 178, and finish treatment. Scryfall-backed metadata on this page is the reference Cactaur uses for catalog keys. This printing is from Unstable.

Should I buy Dogsnail Engine near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.60. 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.