Quick Answer

Armageddon Clock is a rare Artifact from 3ED (3ED) costing {6}. Current price: $1.79 USD. Legal in Commander.

Armageddon Clock MTG card

Armageddon Clock

Artifact

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, put a doom counter on this artifact. At the beginning of your draw step, this artifact deals damage equal to the number of doom counters on it to each player. {4}: Remove a doom counter from this artifact. Any player may activate this ability but only during any upkeep step.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 3ED 3ED 🎨 Amy Weber

Market Prices

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€0.68
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Armageddon Clock? Basics

Armageddon Clock is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, put a doom counter on this artifact. At the beginning of your draw step, this artifact deals damage equal to the number of doom counters on it to each player. {4}: Remove a doom counter from this artifact. Any player may activate this ability but only during any upkeep step."

How much mana does Armageddon Clock cost to cast? Basics

Armageddon Clock 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.

Armageddon Clock'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.

Armageddon Clock 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.

Armageddon Clock's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, put a doom counter on this artifact. At the beginning of your draw step, this artifact deals damage equal to the number of doom counters on it to each player. {4}: Remove a doom counter from this artifact. Any player may activate this ability but only during any upkeep step."

What is the current price of Armageddon Clock? Pricing

The current market price for Armageddon Clock is approximately $1.79 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.68 EUR.

Where can I buy Armageddon Clock? Pricing

You can purchase Armageddon Clock 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 Armageddon Clock legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Armageddon Clock in Standard is not available.

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

Is Armageddon Clock legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Armageddon Clock in Modern is not available.

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

Is Armageddon Clock legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Armageddon Clock 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 Armageddon Clock legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Armageddon Clock in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Armageddon Clock legal in Legacy? Legality

Armageddon Clock is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Armageddon Clock legal in Vintage? Legality

Armageddon Clock 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 Armageddon Clock legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Armageddon Clock 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 Armageddon Clock from? Details

This printing of Armageddon Clock is from 3ED (3ED), with collector number 234.

Armageddon Clock may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Armageddon Clock's rarity? Details

Armageddon Clock is a rare card in 3ED.

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

Who illustrated Armageddon Clock? Details

Armageddon Clock was illustrated by Amy Weber.

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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