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Steelswarm Operator
ARTIFACT CREATURE — ROBOT SOLDIER Uncommon
Edge of Eternities EDHREC #9,154
$0.25
-16.7%
7 days
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Steelswarm Operator price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.25.
Steelswarm Operator Price Summary
Steelswarm Operator's current headline price is $0.25.
Steelswarm Operator Printings & Prices
1 printings
Steelswarm Operator has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Steelswarm Operator: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | EOE #80 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EOE #80 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Steelswarm Operator Rules Text & Legality
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{T}: Add {U}. Spend this mana only to cast an artifact spell.
{T}: Add {U}{U}. Spend this mana only to activate abilities of artifact sources.
"It harnesses energy from the brutal, mana-rich storms found deep within Uthros."
Steelswarm Operator is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Steelswarm Operator Rulings
1 most recent
- Jul 25, 2025 An “artifact source” is any object with the card type artifact. This means you could spend the mana from Steelswarm Operator’s last ability to activate an ability of an artifact you control or an artifact card in your hand or graveyard, for example.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Steelswarm Operator has been reprinted 2 times. The Edge of Eternities reprint cut the price 52% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOE #80 | 2025-08-01 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| EOE #80 | 2025-08-01 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
Steelswarm Operator in Commander
Steelswarm Operator is the #9,154 most-played card on EDHREC, up 422 places over the last 30 days.
Steelswarm Operator FAQ
How much is Steelswarm Operator worth?
Steelswarm Operator is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Steelswarm Operator legal in Commander?
Yes — Steelswarm Operator is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Steelswarm Operator been reprinted?
Yes — Steelswarm Operator has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Steelswarm Operator cheap?
Steelswarm Operator trades at about $0.25 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,154 on EDHREC).