Toolcraft Exemplar
Toolcraft Exemplar Price Summary
As of Jul 29, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Toolcraft Exemplar is $0.25 (KLD #32), and the most expensive is $0.81 (PKLD #32s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.25, up 4.2% over 7 days, up 13.6% over 30 days, up 66.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.66 (2026).
Toolcraft Exemplar Printings & Prices
Toolcraft Exemplar has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Toolcraft Exemplar: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.60 cash for PKLD #32s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PKLD #32s | Foil | $0.60 | $1.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | KLD #32 | Foil | $0.20 | $0.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | KLD #32 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
Toolcraft Exemplar Rules Text & Legality
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.
Toolcraft Exemplar is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Toolcraft Exemplar Rulings
- Sep 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.
- Sep 20, 2016 Whether or not you control three or more artifacts is checked only as the triggered ability resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Toolcraft Exemplar has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLD #32 | 2016-09-30 | Rare | Standard |
| KLD #32 | 2016-09-30 | Rare | Standard |
| PKLD #32s | 2016-09-30 | Rare | Prerelease |
KLD #32 
PKLD #32s Toolcraft Exemplar in Commander
Toolcraft Exemplar is the #19,910 most-played card on EDHREC, down 212 places over the last 30 days.
Toolcraft Exemplar FAQ
How much is Toolcraft Exemplar worth?
Toolcraft Exemplar is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 29, 2026. Prices range from $0.25 to $0.81 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Toolcraft Exemplar legal in Commander?
Yes — Toolcraft Exemplar is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Toolcraft Exemplar been reprinted?
Yes — Toolcraft Exemplar has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Toolcraft Exemplar cheap?
Toolcraft Exemplar trades at about $0.25 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,910 on EDHREC).