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Implement of Examination
ARTIFACT Common
Aether Revolt EDHREC #21,545
$0.12
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7 days
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Implement of Examination Price Summary
Implement of Examination's current headline price is $0.12.
Implement of Examination Printings & Prices
1 printings
Implement of Examination has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Implement of Examination: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
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| Card Kingdom | AER #156 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AER #156 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Implement of Examination Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{U}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card.
When this artifact is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, draw a card.
"A tool to see the unseen."
Implement of Examination is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
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Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Implement of Examination Rulings
2 most recent
- Feb 9, 2017 An Implement’s last ability triggers no matter why it’s put into a graveyard from the battlefield. You don’t have to activate its first ability.
- Feb 9, 2017 If you activate an Implement’s first ability, you’ll draw a card from its second ability before the first ability resolves. If the first ability has a target, you need a legal target to activate that ability, and you choose that target before seeing what card you’ll draw.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Implement of Examination has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| AER #156 | 2017-01-20 | Common | Standard |
| AER #156 | 2017-01-20 | Common | Standard |
Implement of Examination in Commander
Implement of Examination is the #21,545 most-played card on EDHREC, down 372 places over the last 30 days.
Implement of Examination FAQ
How much is Implement of Examination worth?
Implement of Examination is worth about $0.12 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Implement of Examination legal in Commander?
Yes — Implement of Examination is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Implement of Examination been reprinted?
Yes — Implement of Examination has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Implement of Examination cheap?
Implement of Examination trades at about $0.12 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,545 on EDHREC).