Magic: The Gathering

Coretapper

Darksteel 107 • uncommon

Set: Darksteel
Collector number: 107
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Dany Orizio
Market price: $0.32

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Market

What it's worth

$0.32market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.32 – $0.43 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the Darksteel set, the Coretapper serves as a specialized tool for managing charge counters within a deck. Its ability to sacrifice itself to add counters to artifacts makes it a strategic choice for players looking to accelerate the utility of their mechanical resources.

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Card face

What it does

tap: Put a charge counter on target artifact.

Sacrifice this creature: Put two charge counters on target artifact.

It converts the faintest surges of power from Mirrodin's core into usable energy, providing endless power for Memnarch's creations on the surface.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Coretapper was released in 2004 as part of the Darksteel expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was the second installment in the Mirrodin block, a thematic shift for the game that centered on a world composed entirely of metal. This card was designed to interact with the charge counter mechanic, which was central to the artifacts found throughout the set, providing a utility creature that could accelerate the activation of various powerful artifacts.

The artwork for Coretapper was created by illustrator Ben Thompson. His design depicts a metallic, spindly creature designed to manipulate energy cores, fitting the aesthetic of Mirrodin’s harsh, artificial landscape. While the card is often utilized in niche artifact-synergy decks rather than competitive top-tier play, it is recognized for its thematic consistency within the Darksteel environment and its specific function in enabling resource-heavy artifact strategies.

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About

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