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Ancestral Statue is a common Artifact Creature — Golem from DTK (DTK) costing {4}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ancestral Statue MTG card

Ancestral Statue

Artifact Creature — Golem

Card Text

When this creature enters, return a nonland permanent you control to its owner's hand.

The mage awakened the statue in hopes of learning the lost lore of her clan, but the statue was interested only in war.

Card Stats

3/4 common CMC: 4.0 DTK DTK 🎨 Tomasz Jedruszek

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.21
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$7.71
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$8.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Normal
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Cardmarket
€1.62
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ancestral Statue? Basics

Ancestral Statue is a Artifact Creature — Golem card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, return a nonland permanent you control to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Ancestral Statue cost to cast? Basics

Ancestral Statue has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Ancestral Statue's mana cost of {4} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Ancestral Statue has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Ancestral Statue's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, return a nonland permanent you control to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Ancestral Statue? Pricing

The current market price for Ancestral Statue is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $7.71 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Ancestral Statue? Pricing

You can purchase Ancestral Statue from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Ancestral Statue normal: $0.21 | foil: $7.71

Is Ancestral Statue legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ancestral Statue in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Ancestral Statue legal in Modern? Legality

Ancestral Statue is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Ancestral Statue legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ancestral Statue is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Ancestral Statue legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ancestral Statue is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Ancestral Statue legal in Legacy? Legality

Ancestral Statue is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Ancestral Statue legal in Vintage? Legality

Ancestral Statue is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Ancestral Statue legal in Pauper? Legality

Ancestral Statue is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Ancestral Statue from? Details

This printing of Ancestral Statue is from DTK (DTK), with collector number 234.

Ancestral Statue may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ancestral Statue's rarity? Details

Ancestral Statue is a common card in DTK.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Ancestral Statue? Details

Ancestral Statue was illustrated by Tomasz Jedruszek.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Ancestral Statue's power and toughness? Details

Ancestral Statue is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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