Thopter Engineer
The List ORI-165 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- ORI-165
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
When this creature enters, create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying.
Artifact creatures you control have haste. (They can attack and tap as soon as they come under your control.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Thopter Engineer on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Thopter Engineer was originally printed in the 2015 Magic: The Gathering set Magic Origins. Designed as a red creature intended to support artifact-themed strategies, it reflects the set's narrative focus on the early lives of various Planeswalkers. The card was illustrated by Victor Adame Ming, who aimed to capture the essence of a visionary inventor at work in a stylized, high-fantasy aesthetic. It was received favorably by players for its efficiency in Limited formats and its ability to provide immediate board presence by creating a Thopter token upon entry.
The inclusion of this specific card in The List—a curated selection of reprints inserted into modern booster packs—serves to provide players with access to older, mechanically relevant cards. By featuring the original Magic Origins expansion symbol, this version maintains a direct link to the card's debut era. It remains a functional piece of red design, recognized for its utility in decks that prioritize artifact synergy and aggressive tempo play.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Thopter Engineer
Thopter Engineer is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. The List ORI-165 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Thopter Engineer on collecto.rs?
Thopter Engineer doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Thopter Engineer?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Thopter Engineer catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Thopter Engineer is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
