Catch-Up Mechanic
UNKUnknown Event/#CW05/2025Common
Colour IDMV 5
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This is the only English printing.
Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Artificer
When this creature enters, choose one. If an opponent has at least 5 more life than you, choose any number instead—
• Put two +1/+1 counters on another target creature or Vehicle.
• Return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand.
• Look at the top five cards of your library. Reveal an artifact card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom in a random order.
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Card capabilities
CreatureGraveyard interaction
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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About this card
Catch-Up Mechanic
Catch-Up Mechanic is a Creature — Human Artificer, with mana cost {4}{W} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: not_legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: not_legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Frequently asked
Catch-Up Mechanic FAQ
What set was Catch-Up Mechanic first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from UNK #CW05, released 2025-02-21.
Is Catch-Up Mechanic legal in Commander?
Catch-Up Mechanic is not currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Catch-Up Mechanic legal in Modern?
Catch-Up Mechanic is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Catch-Up Mechanic legal in Standard?
Catch-Up Mechanic is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Catch-Up Mechanic do?
Catch-Up Mechanic is a Creature — Human Artificer with mana cost {4}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "When this creature enters, choose one. If an opponent has at least 5 more life than you, choose any number instead— • Put two +1/+1 counters on another target creature or Vehicle. • Return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand. • Look at the top five cards of your library. Reveal an artifact card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom in a random order.".