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Protomatter Powder
ARTIFACT Uncommon
Shards of Alara EDHREC #29,255
$0.08
+0.0%
7 days
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Protomatter Powder Price Summary
Protomatter Powder's current headline price is $0.08.
Protomatter Powder Printings & Prices
1 printings
Protomatter Powder has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Protomatter Powder: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ALA #53 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ALA #53 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Protomatter Powder Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{4}{W}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Return target artifact card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
""There is no such thing as scrap metal. All such material can be repaired with the proper bonding agent."
—Quennus, metallurgeon"
Protomatter Powder is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Protomatter Powder Rulings
2 most recent
- Oct 1, 2008 The only difference between a colored artifact and a colorless artifact is, obviously, its color. Unlike most artifacts, a colored artifact requires colored mana to cast. Also unlike most artifacts, a colored artifact has a color in all zones. It will interact with cards that care about color. Other than that, a colored artifact behaves just like any other artifact. It will interact as normal with any card that cares about artifacts, such as Shatter or Arcbound Ravager.
- Oct 1, 2008 You can’t sacrifice Protomatter Powder to return itself to the battlefield. First you choose the target (at which time it’s still on the battlefield), then you pay the costs (at which time you sacrifice it).
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Protomatter Powder has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALA #53 | 2008-10-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ALA #53 | 2008-10-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
Protomatter Powder in Commander
Protomatter Powder is the #29,255 most-played card on EDHREC, down 408 places over the last 30 days.
Protomatter Powder FAQ
How much is Protomatter Powder worth?
Protomatter Powder is worth about $0.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Protomatter Powder legal in Commander?
Yes — Protomatter Powder is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Protomatter Powder been reprinted?
Yes — Protomatter Powder has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Protomatter Powder cheap?
Protomatter Powder trades at about $0.08 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#29,255 on EDHREC).