Engineered Explosives Price

Updated 2026-08-05

Engineered Explosives is a Fifth Dawn rare artifact with a sunburst mechanic that enters with charge counters equal to the number of colors used to cast it, then sacrifices itself to destroy all permanents with converted mana cost equal to its counter count. In Modern, it is a primary answer to resolved permanents, appearing in control sideboards as a flexible removal piece. In Legacy, it fills a similar role against strategies built around resolved permanents. Fifth Dawn had a smaller print run than major modern sets, and the card has been reprinted but original copies maintain a premium among competitive players. Both the weekly and monthly windows show consistent appreciation, confirming sustained competitive demand. At this price, the premium reflects a combination of original printing scarcity and consistent relevance across formats. As Commander strategies centered on artifacts continue to expand, Engineered Explosives retains its status as one of the few truly flexible answers to resolved permanent suites.