Magic: The Gathering

Chief Engineer

Magic 2015 Promos 47 • rare

Set: Magic 2015 Promos
Collector number: 47
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Ryan Barger
Finish: Foil

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$5.61market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$4.43 – $5.63 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card rewards players who focus on building wide board states, as it grants creatures the ability to generate mana for artifact spells. By allowing your smaller creatures to contribute their strength toward larger inventions, this card serves as a versatile engine for decks that prioritize complex mechanical synergy.

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Card face

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.)

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Chief Engineer was originally released in the Magic 2015 core set, designed as part of a cycle of cards that rewarded players for focusing on artifacts. The card features the 'Convoke' mechanic, which allows players to tap creatures to help pay for artifact spells, effectively turning a creature-heavy board into a resource for fueling complex mechanical constructs.

The illustration for this promo version was created by Clint Cearley. Known for his technical precision and use of light, Cearley aimed to depict the engineer as a visionary figure immersed in the internal workings of their machines. Within the Magic: The Gathering community, the card is frequently cited as a quintessential piece for artifact-themed decks due to its ability to accelerate the deployment of high-cost spells.

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