Magic: The Gathering

Auriok Transfixer

Mirrodin 5 • common

Set: Mirrodin
Collector number: 5
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Stephen Tappin
Market price: $0.19

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Market

What it's worth

$0.19market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.16 – $0.20 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card represents a functional tool for regulating combat, as its ability allows a player to exert control over an opponent's creature by tapping it. While common in rarity, its presence in this specific set grounds it in a world defined by its metallic landscape, making it a utilitarian piece of history for those who enjoy tactical interactions on the table.

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Card face

What it does

white mana, tap: Tap target artifact.

"My grandfather knew enough spells to fill a hundred scrolls. Nowadays, if a spell cannot fight the levelers, it is not even taught to our young."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Auriok Transfixer was released in 2003 as part of the Mirrodin expansion, the first set in a block centered on a metallic, artifact-themed plane. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the card reflects the Auriok culture, a faction of humans adapted to the harsh, chrome-laden landscape of Mirrodin. Its mechanics, which allow players to tap artifacts, illustrate the tactical focus of the Auriok in neutralizing mechanical threats on the battlefield.

The artwork for this card was created by illustrator Pete Venters, a prolific artist in the Magic: The Gathering catalog known for his distinct, detailed style during the early 2000s. Venters depicted the Transfixer with the signature aesthetic of the set, emphasizing the fusion of organic forms and metallic components that defined the Mirrodin aesthetic. The card was received as a functional utility piece within the limited environment of its time, serving as a tactical tool for players navigating the artifact-heavy landscape of the block.

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