The Vedalken Engineer is a 2004 Magic: The Gathering card from the Darksteel expansion, serving as a versatile mana acceleration tool for artifact strategies.
Vedalken Engineer
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Darksteel
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Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.18 to $0.20 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 13, 2026: 11.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
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The Vedalken Engineer is a blue creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Darksteel set, released in 2004. As a common card numbered 35, it belongs to the Vedalken Artificer type and features a mana cost of one generic mana and one blue mana. The card’s primary utility lies in its activated ability, which allows players to tap the creature to produce two mana of any single color, provided that mana is used exclusively for casting artifact spells or activating artifact abilities. This constraint makes it a foundational piece for strategies built around artifact synergies. Collectors often seek out the Vedalken Engineer from the Darksteel expansion due to its significant role in the game’s history. The flavor text on the card reflects the Vedalken philosophy, noting that art is unknown to them because all creations must serve a practical purpose. This thematic depth adds to the card’s appeal for fans of the Magic: The Gathering lore. In competitive and casual play, the Vedalken Engineer has been a reliable source of mana acceleration, particularly in decks that rely heavily on artifact cards. Its ability to ramp up resources quickly allows players to cast higher-cost artifacts earlier in the game. For collectors, owning a copy of this card from the Darksteel set is a nod to a pivotal era in Magic: The Gathering’s development, where artifact themes were prominently featured. The Vedalken Engineer fits seamlessly into this design philosophy, representing the intersection of magic and machinery. Whether you are building a deck around artifact synergies or simply appreciate the card’s historical significance, the Vedalken Engineer remains a noteworthy addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection.
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Vedalken Engineer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Lars Grant-West
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Creature — Vedalken Artificer
1 / 1
U
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{T}: Add two mana of any one color. Spend this mana only to cast artifact spells or activate abilities of artifacts.
Art is unknown to the vedalken—for them, all creations must serve a purpose.
