Quick Answer

Battered Golem is a common Artifact Creature — Golem from 5DN (5DN) costing {3}. Current price: $0.48 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Battered Golem MTG card

Battered Golem

Artifact Creature — Golem

Card Text

This creature doesn't untap during your untap step. Whenever an artifact enters, you may untap this creature.

A dent marks every year of service, and it has as much rust as glory.

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 3.0 5DN 5DN 🎨 Carl Critchlow

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.48
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$25.11
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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Card Kingdom
$24.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.34
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Cardmarket
€5.24
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Battered Golem? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "This creature doesn't untap during your untap step. Whenever an artifact enters, you may untap this creature."

How much mana does Battered Golem cost to cast? Basics

Battered Golem has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 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.

Battered Golem's mana cost of {3} 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.

Battered Golem has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Battered Golem's current oracle text is: "This creature doesn't untap during your untap step. Whenever an artifact enters, you may untap this creature."

What is the current price of Battered Golem? Pricing

The current market price for Battered Golem is approximately $0.48 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $25.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.34 EUR.

Where can I buy Battered Golem? Pricing

You can purchase Battered Golem 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.

Battered Golem normal: $0.48 | foil: $25.11

Is Battered Golem legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Battered Golem in Standard is not available.

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

Is Battered Golem legal in Modern? Legality

Battered Golem is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Battered Golem legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Battered Golem 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 Battered Golem legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Battered Golem in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Battered Golem legal in Legacy? Legality

Battered Golem is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Battered Golem legal in Vintage? Legality

Battered Golem 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 Battered Golem legal in Pauper? Legality

Battered Golem 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 Battered Golem from? Details

This printing of Battered Golem is from 5DN (5DN), with collector number 106.

Battered Golem may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Battered Golem's rarity? Details

Battered Golem is a common card in 5DN.

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

Who illustrated Battered Golem? Details

Battered Golem was illustrated by Carl Critchlow.

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

What is Battered Golem's power and toughness? Details

Battered Golem is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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