The Chief Engineer is a rare Vedalken Artificer from the 2016 Commander set, featuring the convoke mechanic to reduce artifact casting costs.
Chief Engineer
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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The Chief Engineer, card number 86 in the Commander 2016 set, is a pivotal creature for players focused on artifact strategies. As a rare Vedalken Artificer, this card brings strategic depth to Magic: The Gathering collections, particularly for those building Commander decks centered around artifact synergy. Its unique ability allows creatures to tap during casting to pay for generic or colored mana, making artifact spells more efficient. Collectors value this card not only for its gameplay utility but also for its place in the Commander product line, which is renowned for pre-constructed decks and unique card selections. The Chief Engineer stands out as a key component for enthusiasts looking to enhance their artifact-heavy lists, offering both mechanical advantage and collectible appeal within the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Chief Engineer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Steven Belledin
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Creature — Vedalken Artificer
1 / 3
U
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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.