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Chief Engineer is a Rare 2-mana Vedalken Artificer from the Commander 2016 set, featuring the convoke ability and card number 86.

Chief Engineer

2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander 2016

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Product Overview

Description

Chief Engineer (Card #86) is a Rare creature from the Commander 2016 set (C16) for Magic: The Gathering. This 2-mana Vedalken Artificer has a power and toughness of 1/3 and costs {1}{U} to cast. The card includes the convoke keyword, allowing creatures to help cast artifact spells. It was illustrated by Steven Belledin and remains a distinct part of the Commander 2016 lineup for collectors.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2016

Series

Commander 2016

Card Number

#86

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Steven Belledin

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{U}

Type

Creature — Vedalken Artificer

Power / Toughness

1 / 3

Color

U

Card Text

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Artifact spells you cast have convoke. (Your creatures can help cast those spells. Each creature you tap while casting an artifact spell pays for {1} or one mana of that creature's color.)

An eye for detail, a mind for numbers, a soul of clockwork.

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What is the mana cost for Chief Engineer?

The mana cost for Chief Engineer is {1}{U}, making it a two-mana card in Magic: The Gathering.

What type of card is Chief Engineer?

Chief Engineer is a Creature — Vedalken Artificer with a power of 1 and toughness of 3.

What set is Chief Engineer from?

Chief Engineer is part of the Commander 2016 set, identified by the set code C16.

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