Efficient Construction (AER #33)
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Efficient Construction is a uncommon printing from Aether Revolt (AER #33), a Enchantment. Illustrated by Jonas De Ro.
Card text
Whenever you cast an artifact spell, create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying.
For some of Ghirapur's aerowrights, building thopters is a byproduct of larger construction efforts.
Details
| Mana cost | {3}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Enchantment |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Aether Revolt (AER) |
| Collector number | 33 |
| Artist | Jonas De Ro |
| Released | 2017-01-20 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.49, foil $2.67 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- February 9, 2017 — Efficient Construction’s triggered ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. The ability will resolve even if that spell is countered.
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