Riddlesmith
~$0.20 low · ~$3.07 high
Blue. Creature — Human Artificer
Neon Dynasty Commander #96 · Illustrated by Eric Deschamps
Neon Dynasty Commander #96 · Illustrated by Eric DeschampsWhat is Riddlesmith worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Whenever you cast an artifact spell, you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card.
2/1
The Neurok see the artificer as an archaeologist, clearing away falsehoods to see the truth hidden beneath.
Format legality
All 4 printings of Riddlesmith
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Neon Dynasty Commander nec #96· 2022uncommon· Cardmarket €0.24 | uncommon | $0.31 | No foil printing | €0.24 | |
 Double Masters 2xm #65· 2020uncommon· Cardmarket €0.19 · €0.54 foil | uncommon | $0.20 | $0.35 | €0.19€0.54 foil | |
 Duel Decks: Elves vs. Inventors ddu #39· 2018uncommon· Cardmarket €0.18 | uncommon | $0.32 | No foil printing | €0.18 | |
 Scars of Mirrodin som #40· 2010uncommon· Cardmarket €0.21 · €1.69 foil | uncommon | $0.32 | $3.07 | €0.21€1.69 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2010
- Printings
- 4
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #5,571 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Neon Dynasty Commander card (#96).
096 · NEC · U · EN
- 096Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- NECSet code for Neon Dynasty Commander
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (2)
2020-08-07
You draw a card and discard a card all while Riddlesmith's ability is resolving. Nothing can happen between the two, and no player may choose to take actions.
2020-08-07
An ability that triggers when a player casts a spell resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
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