The Motherlode, Excavator
Legendary Artifact Creature — Robot · Rare
The Motherlode, Excavator is currently worth about $0.35 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 2 collectors on RareWell hold 4 copies.
When The Motherlode enters, choose target opponent. You get an amount of E (energy counters) equal to the number of nonbasic lands that player controls. Whenever The Motherlode attacks, you may pay EEEE. When you do, destroy target nonbasic land defending player controls, and creatures that player controls without flying can't block this turn.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 5
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Legendary Artifact Creature — Robot
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2024
- Artist
- Josu Solano
- P/T
- 5/5
Playability
#7836 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
Price intelligence
Fallout #917 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $2.33 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$2.32 – $2.33 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is The Motherlode, Excavator worth?
The Motherlode, Excavator is currently worth about $0.35 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.35 to $2.33 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was The Motherlode, Excavator printed in?
The Motherlode, Excavator has been printed in 1 set, including Fallout.
Can I buy The Motherlode, Excavator on RareWell?
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Is The Motherlode, Excavator legal in Commander?
Yes — The Motherlode, Excavator is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is The Motherlode, Excavator legal in Modern?
The Motherlode, Excavator is not currently legal in Modern.
Is The Motherlode, Excavator on the Reserved List?
No — The Motherlode, Excavator is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Fallout
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