Dimir Machinations

RAVRavnica: City of Guilds/#84/2005Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Dimir Machinations
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$2.29
Cardmarket€0.47
ManaPool$0.52
TCGplayer$1.25
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.80
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $2.29High $2.29Low $0.99▲ 131.3%
This printing
SetRAV
Collector #84
Released2005-10-07
Rarityuncommon
ArtistGreg Staples
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.25TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.8%30d▼ 0.8%90d▼ 20.9%
90d high
$1.59
90d low
$1.22
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.25
Ravnica: City of Guilds
  • Down 0.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 21% below its 90 day high of $1.59.
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 379% premium over nonfoil.
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PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Ravnica: City of GuildsRAV · #84 · 2005-10-07nonfoiluncommon$1.25▲ 0.8%▼ 0.8%
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Look at the top three cards of target player's library. Exile any number of those cards, then put the rest back in any order.
Transmute (, Discard this card: Search your library for a card with the same mana value as this card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. Transmute only as a sorcery.)
Keywords
Transmute
Card capabilities
SorceryTutor
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
About this card

Dimir Machinations

Dimir Machinations is a Sorcery, with mana cost {2}{B} (mana value 3).

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.25 (down 0.8% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Dimir Machinations FAQ

How much is Dimir Machinations worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Dimir Machinations is $1.25. It is down 0.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.22 to $1.59.
What is the cheapest printing of Dimir Machinations?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Ravnica: City of Guilds at $1.25 on TCGplayer.
What set was Dimir Machinations first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from RAV #84, released 2005-10-07.
Is there a foil version of Dimir Machinations?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $5.99 versus $1.25 for nonfoil, which is 379% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Dimir Machinations legal in Commander?
Yes, Dimir Machinations is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Dimir Machinations legal in Modern?
Yes, Dimir Machinations is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Dimir Machinations legal in Standard?
Dimir Machinations is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Dimir Machinations do?
Dimir Machinations is a Sorcery with mana cost {2}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Look at the top three cards of target player's library. Exile any number of those cards, then put the rest back in any order. Transmute {1}{B}{B} ({1}{B}{B}, Discard this card: Search your library for a card with the same mana value as this card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. Transmute only as a sorcery.)".