Efficient Construction
Efficient Construction Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Efficient Construction is $0.46 (AER #33), and the most expensive is $2.71 (CMM #88, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.46, down 48.9% over 7 days, down 8.0% over 30 days, down 37.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.02 (2026).
Efficient Construction Printings & Prices
Efficient Construction has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Efficient Construction: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.75 cash for AER #33 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | AER #33 | Foil | $1.75 | $4.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #88 | Foil | $0.75 | $2.99 | 75% |
| starcitygames | CMM #88 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #88 | Nonfoil | $0.33 | $1.29 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | AER #33 | Nonfoil | $0.33 | $1.29 | 74% |
| starcitygames | CMM #88 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| starcitygames | AER #33 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| starcitygames | AER #33 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Efficient Construction Rules Text & Legality
Whenever you cast an artifact spell, create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying.
Efficient Construction is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Efficient Construction Rulings
- Feb 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Efficient Construction has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMM #88 | 2023-08-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CMM #88 | 2023-08-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AER #33 | 2017-01-20 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AER #33 | 2017-01-20 | Uncommon | Standard |
CMM #88 
AER #33 Efficient Construction in Commander
Efficient Construction is the #2,634 most-played card on EDHREC, up 5 places over the last 30 days.
Efficient Construction FAQ
How much is Efficient Construction worth?
Efficient Construction is worth about $0.46 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.46 to $2.71 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Efficient Construction legal in Commander?
Yes — Efficient Construction is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Efficient Construction been reprinted?
Yes — Efficient Construction has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Efficient Construction cheap?
Efficient Construction trades at about $0.46 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.