Magic: The Gathering

Foundry Inspector

Commander Masters 385 • common

Set: Commander Masters
Collector number: 385
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Jason A. Engle
Market price: $0.37

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$0.37market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.28 – $0.43 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Foundry Inspector serves as a functional cornerstone in many decks by reducing the cost of artifacts, allowing players to build complex board states with greater efficiency. As a common card, it offers accessible utility for collectors who value practical components that bridge the gap between simple permanents and powerful mechanical engines.

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What it does

Artifact spells you cast cost 1 generic mana less to cast.

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Foundry Inspector first appeared in the Kaladesh set in 2016, designed to support artifact-heavy strategies by reducing the mana cost of artifact spells. The card became a staple in Commander formats, leading to its inclusion in the 2023 Commander Masters set as a common rarity card. This reprint maintained its functional role as a key utility creature for decks centered around mechanical themes and artifact synergy.

Artist Jason A. Engle illustrated the card, depicting a metallic construct integrated into the industrial aesthetics of the Kaladesh plane. The design emphasizes the character's functional, utilitarian nature within the inventors' guild, reflecting the intricate, brass-and-aether-powered visual identity of the setting. It was well-received by players for its straightforward mechanical efficiency and its ability to act as a budget-friendly engine for artifact-based decks.

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