Quick Answer

Argentum Armor is a rare Artifact — Equipment from AFC (AFC) costing {6}. Current price: $2.22 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Argentum Armor MTG card

Argentum Armor

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Equipped creature gets +6/+6. Whenever equipped creature attacks, destroy target permanent. Equip {6}

Mirrodin's creator still lives, still shapes metal, and still commands world-shaking power.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 AFC AFC 🎨 Matt Cavotta
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Market Prices

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$2.22
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Card Kingdom
$3.49
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Cardmarket
€0.97
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€0.20
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Argentum Armor? Basics

Argentum Armor is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Equipped creature gets +6/+6. Whenever equipped creature attacks, destroy target permanent. Equip {6}"

How much mana does Argentum Armor cost to cast? Basics

Argentum Armor has a mana cost of {6}, which equals 6.0 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.

Argentum Armor's mana cost of {6} 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.

Argentum Armor has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Argentum Armor's current oracle text is: "Equipped creature gets +6/+6. Whenever equipped creature attacks, destroy target permanent. Equip {6}"

What is the current price of Argentum Armor? Pricing

The current market price for Argentum Armor is approximately $2.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.97 EUR.

Where can I buy Argentum Armor? Pricing

You can purchase Argentum Armor 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.

Is Argentum Armor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Argentum Armor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Argentum Armor legal in Modern? Legality

Argentum Armor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Argentum Armor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Argentum Armor 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 Argentum Armor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Argentum Armor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Argentum Armor legal in Legacy? Legality

Argentum Armor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Argentum Armor legal in Vintage? Legality

Argentum Armor 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 Argentum Armor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Argentum Armor in Pauper is not available.

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 Argentum Armor from? Details

This printing of Argentum Armor is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 198.

Argentum Armor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Argentum Armor's rarity? Details

Argentum Armor is a rare card in AFC.

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

Who illustrated Argentum Armor? Details

Argentum Armor was illustrated by Matt Cavotta.

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

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