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Steel Overseer Foundations Commander MTG card
FDC #290 · Art by Chris Rahn
FDC set symbol, RareFoundations Commander#290Rare

Steel Overseer

Artifact Creature · Construct
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · FDC #290 nonfoil
$0.29 +3.6% +$0.01, 7 days
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30 days
+20.8%
EDHREC rank
#785 Up 11 in 30 days

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Steel Overseer Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.29, up 3.6% over 7 days, up 20.8% over 30 days, down 29.3% over 90 days.

Steel Overseer Price History

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Steel Overseer in Sealed Products

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Steel Overseer Printings & Prices

Steel Overseer has 15 tracked printings across 11 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil and foil finishes, including extended art, promo pack and prerelease treatments.

FDC set symbol, RareFDC #290
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PIP set symbol, RarePIP #241
EOC set symbol, RareEOC #144
C21 set symbol, RareC21 #267
M20 set symbol, RareM20 #239
DDF set symbol, RareDDF #44
BRC set symbol, RareBRC #164
Retro Frame
M11 set symbol, RareM11 #214
PM20 set symbol, RarePM20 #239p
Promo Pack
J22 set symbol, RareJ22 #798
PIP set symbol, RarePIP #487
Extended Art
PM20 set symbol, RarePM20 #239s
PrereleaseDate-stamped
PIP set symbol, RarePIP #769
PIP set symbol, RarePIP #1015
Extended Art
MPS set symbol, SpecialMPS #27

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Steel Overseer Rules Text & Legality

Steel Overseer

{T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on each artifact creature you control.

"The world is already run by all manner of machines. One day, they'll remind us of that fact." —Sargis Haz, artificer

Steel Overseer is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Steel Overseer Rulings

  • Jul 12, 2019

    Steel Overseer's ability puts a +1/+1 counter on each artifact creature you control, including Steel Overseer.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Steel Overseer has been reprinted 19 times. The Edge of Eternities Commander reprint cut the price 49% in 30 days.

  • Apr 23, 2021C21 set symbol, RareCommander 2021C21 #267
  • Nov 18, 2022BRC set symbol, RareThe Brothers' War CommanderBRC #164
  • Dec 2, 2022J22 set symbol, RareJumpstart 2022J22 #798
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, RareFallout · Extended Art, foilPIP #487
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, RareFallout · surge foilPIP #769
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, RareFallout · foilPIP #241
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, RareFalloutPIP #241
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, RareFallout · Extended ArtPIP #487
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, RareFallout · Extended Art, surge foilPIP #1015
  • Aug 1, 2025EOC set symbol, RareEdge of Eternities CommanderEOC #144

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Steel Overseer in Commander

Steel Overseer is the #785 most-played card on EDHREC, up 11 places over the last 30 days.

#785 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 11 in 30 days

Steel Overseer FAQ

How much is Steel Overseer worth?

Steel Overseer is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Steel Overseer legal in Commander?

Yes. Steel Overseer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Steel Overseer been reprinted?

Yes. Steel Overseer has been reprinted 19 times, with 15 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Steel Overseer cheap?

Steel Overseer trades at about $0.29; 19 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Steel Overseer?

Cards that fill a similar role include Chief of the Foundry, Master of Etherium, Adaptive Automaton.