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Chief of the Foundry Double Masters MTG card
2XM #238 · Art by Daniel Ljunggren
2XM set symbol, UncommonDouble Masters#238Uncommon

Chief of the Foundry

Artifact Creature · Construct
TCGplayer market · 2XM #238 nonfoil
$0.18 −5.3% −$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−14.3%
EDHREC rank
#2,797 Up 58 in 30 days
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Chief of the Foundry Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.18, down 5.3% over 7 days, down 14.3% over 30 days, down 14.3% over 90 days.

Chief of the Foundry Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Chief of the Foundry

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Chief of the Foundry in Sealed Products

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Chief of the Foundry Printings & Prices

Chief of the Foundry has 8 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

ORI set symbol, UncommonORI #225
2XM set symbol, Uncommon2XM #238
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KLD set symbol, UncommonKLD #200
C18 set symbol, UncommonC18 #199
FDC set symbol, UncommonFDC #249
J25 set symbol, UncommonJ25 #747
BRC set symbol, UncommonBRC #134
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PKLD set symbol, UncommonPKLD #200

Sell Chief of the Foundry: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomORI #225Foil
Card KingdomKLD #200Foil
CoolStuffIncKLD #200Foil
Card Kingdom2XM #238Foil
Card KingdomPKLD #200Foil
CoolStuffIncBRC #134Nonfoil
CoolStuffInc2XM #238Nonfoil
Card KingdomORI #225Nonfoil
Card KingdomKLD #200Nonfoil

Chief of the Foundry Rules Text & Legality

Chief of the Foundry

Other artifact creatures you control get +1/+1.

The foundries of Kaladesh run like clockwork under the supervision of their formidable overseers.

Chief of the Foundry is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PreDHNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Chief of the Foundry Rulings

  • Aug 7, 2020

    Because damage remains marked on a creature until the damage is removed as the turn ends, nonlethal damage dealt to an artifact creature you control may become lethal if Chief of the Foundry leaves the battlefield during that turn.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Chief of the Foundry has been reprinted 10 times.

  • Jul 17, 2015ORI set symbol, UncommonMagic OriginsORI #225
  • Jul 17, 2015ORI set symbol, UncommonMagic Origins · foilORI #225
  • Sep 30, 2016KLD set symbol, UncommonKaladeshKLD #200
  • Sep 30, 2016KLD set symbol, UncommonKaladesh · foilKLD #200
  • Sep 30, 2016PKLD set symbol, UncommonKaladesh Promos · foilPKLD #200
  • Aug 10, 2018C18 set symbol, UncommonCommander 2018C18 #199
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, UncommonDouble Masters2XM #238
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, UncommonDouble Masters · foil2XM #238
  • Nov 18, 2022BRC set symbol, UncommonThe Brothers' War CommanderBRC #134
  • Nov 15, 2024J25 set symbol, UncommonFoundations JumpstartJ25 #747

Chief of the Foundry in Commander

Chief of the Foundry is the #2,797 most-played card on EDHREC, up 58 places over the last 30 days.

#2,797 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 58 in 30 days

Chief of the Foundry FAQ

How much is Chief of the Foundry worth?

Chief of the Foundry is worth about $0.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Chief of the Foundry legal in Commander?

Yes. Chief of the Foundry is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Chief of the Foundry been reprinted?

Yes. Chief of the Foundry has been reprinted 10 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Chief of the Foundry cheap?

Chief of the Foundry trades at about $0.18; 10 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Chief of the Foundry?

Cards that fill a similar role include Master of Etherium, Steel Overseer, Tempered Steel.

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