Chief Engineer
Commander 2016 86 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 86
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Steven Belledin
- Market price
- $0.87
What it does
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 generic mana or one mana of that creature's color.)
An eye for detail, a mind for numbers, a soul of clockwork.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Chief Engineer was released in the Commander 2016 set, specifically within the Breed Lethality deck. It was originally introduced as a powerful utility creature designed to leverage the convoke mechanic, allowing players to tap their creatures to help pay for artifact spells. By rewarding players for building wide boards of artifacts or creatures, the card fits into the strategic ecosystem of Commander, where efficient resource management and mana ramp are vital for mid-to-late game dominance.
The card features artwork by Steve Argyle, who provided a vibrant, stylized depiction of an artificer overseeing complex machinery. Argyle's interpretation emphasizes the character's role in coordinating massive mechanical constructs, aligning with the broader aesthetic goals of the Kaladesh block and associated supplemental products. It was received as a staple inclusion for blue-based artifact decks, valued for its ability to drastically reduce the casting cost of heavy hitters like large constructs and mana rocks.
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