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Foundry Inspector Foundations Commander MTG card
FDC #259 · Art by Jason A. Engle
FDC set symbol, UncommonFoundations Commander#259Uncommon

Foundry Inspector

Artifact Creature · Construct
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · FDC #259 nonfoil
$0.31 −3.1% −$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+10.7%
EDHREC rank
#249 Up 2 in 30 days

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Foundry Inspector Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.31, down 3.1% over 7 days, up 10.7% over 30 days, down 18.4% over 90 days.

Foundry Inspector Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Foundry Inspector

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Foundry Inspector in Sealed Products

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Foundry Inspector Printings & Prices

Foundry Inspector has 13 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil, galaxy foil, foil and double rainbow foil finishes, including full art, borderless and serialized treatments.

FDC set symbol, UncommonFDC #259
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KLD set symbol, UncommonKLD #215
CMR set symbol, CommonCMR #310
CMM set symbol, CommonCMM #385
BRR set symbol, UncommonBRR #16
Retro Frame
BRR set symbol, UncommonBRR #79
Retro Frame
PLST set symbol, UncommonPLST #KLD-215
NEC set symbol, CommonNEC #152
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2106
Borderless
SLZ set symbol, UncommonSLZ #104
Full Art
SLZ set symbol, UncommonSLZ #225
Full Art
SLZ set symbol, UncommonSLZ #346
Full Art
BRR set symbol, UncommonBRR #79z
SerializedRetro Frame

Sell Foundry Inspector: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomSLD #2106Galaxy Foil
Card KingdomSLD #2106Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSLD #2106Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSLD #2106Galaxy Foil
CoolStuffIncKLD #215Foil
Card KingdomKLD #215Foil
Card KingdomBRR #79Foil
CoolStuffIncBRR #79Foil
Card KingdomBRR #79Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncBRR #16Foil

Foundry Inspector Rules Text & Legality

Foundry Inspector

Artifact spells you cast cost {1} less to cast.

Automaton inspectors ensure that the Consulate's stringent standards for mass production are upheld.

Foundry Inspector is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.

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

  • Sep 20, 2016

    If an artifact spell has {X} in its mana cost, choose the value for X first, and then reduce the cost by {1}. For example, an artifact that costs {X} with X chosen as 4 costs {3} to cast if you control Foundry Inspector.

  • Sep 20, 2016

    Once a player has announced an artifact spell, no player may take actions to try to remove Foundry Inspector from the battlefield before that spell's cost is locked in.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Foundry Inspector has been reprinted 15 times.

  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #2106
  • Feb 18, 2022NEC set symbol, CommonNeon Dynasty CommanderNEC #152
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #KLD-215
  • Nov 18, 2022BRR set symbol, UncommonThe Brothers' War Retro ArtifactsBRR #16
  • Nov 18, 2022BRR set symbol, UncommonThe Brothers' War Retro Artifacts · foilBRR #16
  • Nov 18, 2022BRR set symbol, UncommonThe Brothers' War Retro ArtifactsBRR #79
  • Nov 18, 2022BRR set symbol, UncommonThe Brothers' War Retro Artifacts · foilBRR #79
  • Nov 18, 2022BRR set symbol, UncommonThe Brothers' War Retro Artifacts · Serialized, foilBRR #79z
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, CommonCommander MastersCMM #385
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, CommonCommander Masters · foilCMM #385

Showing the 10 most recent of 15 printings.

Foundry Inspector in Commander

Foundry Inspector is the #249 most-played card on EDHREC, up 2 places over the last 30 days.

#249 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 2 in 30 days

Foundry Inspector FAQ

How much is Foundry Inspector worth?

Foundry Inspector is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Foundry Inspector legal in Commander?

Yes. Foundry Inspector is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Foundry Inspector been reprinted?

Yes. Foundry Inspector has been reprinted 15 times, with 13 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Foundry Inspector cheap?

Foundry Inspector trades at about $0.31; 15 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Foundry Inspector?

Cards that fill a similar role include Jhoira's Familiar, Etherium Sculptor, Enthusiastic Mechanaut.

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