What is the mana cost of Dragon Engine?

The Dragon Engine card from the Fifth Edition set has a mana cost of {3}. This cost reflects its status as a Rare artifact creature within the 1997 expansion.

Who illustrated the Dragon Engine card?

The artwork for the Dragon Engine card in the Fifth Edition set was created by Anson Maddocks.

What is the rarity of this card?

Dragon Engine is classified as a Rare card in the Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition set. This rarity designation is printed on the card face.

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About This Card

The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition Dragon Engine card, a Rare artifact creature featuring the Construct type and {3} mana cost.

Dragon Engine

1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition

1997 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $0.37

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Market & Price History

Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$0.37Oct 10, 2026	Guide Estimate	-7.5%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $0.37, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 10, 2026 Guide Estimate: $0.37. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.37 to $0.40 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 19, 2026 and Oct 10, 2026: -7.5%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

$0.37Oct 10, 2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-7.5%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $0.37, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 10, 2026
Guide Estimate: $0.37. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.37 to $0.40 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 19, 2026 and Oct 10, 2026: -7.5%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

30-day Price History

Raw / Ungraded

TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Oct 10, 2026

Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.

Product Overview

Description

The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition release, designated by the set code 5ED, remains a foundational expansion for collectors of the trading card game. Within this extensive set, the Dragon Engine card (number 366) stands out as a notable Rare artifact creature. Designed by Anson Maddocks, this card depicts a Construct with a mana cost of {3} and power/toughness of 1/3. Its ability allows players to pay {2} to increase its power by +1/+0 until the end of the turn, offering strategic utility in gameplay. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Fifth Edition collections or to add a classic artifact to their decks. The flavor text, attributed to Mishra, adds narrative depth to the artifact's design. As part of the growing library of Magic: The Gathering cards, this piece represents a significant era in the game's history. Enthusiasts of vintage TCGs frequently look for Dragon Engine to round out their set completions. Whether for investment in vintage cards or personal collection, this card is a staple.

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