Toolcraft Exemplar (KLD #32)
Toolcraft Exemplar is a rare printing from Kaladesh (KLD #32), a Creature — Dwarf Artificer. Illustrated by Zezhou Chen.
Card text
At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you control an artifact, this creature gets +2/+1 until end of turn. If you control three or more artifacts, it also gains first strike until end of turn.
"If you wish to produce the finest work, you must start with the finest tools."
Details
| Mana cost | {W} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Dwarf Artificer |
| Power / Toughness | 1 / 1 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Kaladesh (KLD) |
| Collector number | 32 |
| Artist | Zezhou Chen |
| Released | 2016-09-30 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-20, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.25, foil $0.40 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- September 20, 2016 — If you control no artifacts as your combat phase begins, Toolcraft Exemplar's triggered ability doesn't trigger at all. If you control no artifacts as the triggered ability resolves, it has no effect.
- September 20, 2016 — Whether or not you control three or more artifacts is checked only as the triggered ability resolves.
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