Quick Answer

Cranial Ram is a common Artifact — Equipment from MH3 (MH3) costing {B}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Cranial Ram MTG card

Cranial Ram

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Living weapon (When this Equipment enters, create a 0/0 black Phyrexian Germ creature token, then attach this to it.) Equipped creature gets +X/+1, where X is the number of artifacts you control. Equip {2}

To ensure proper fit, the mandibles can be inserted directly into the ears.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Allen Williams
Equip Living weapon

Market Prices

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$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cranial Ram? Basics

Cranial Ram is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Living weapon (When this Equipment enters, create a 0/0 black Phyrexian Germ creature token, then attach this to it.) Equipped creature gets +X/+1, where X is the number of artifacts you control. Equip {2}"

How much mana does Cranial Ram cost to cast? Basics

Cranial Ram has a mana cost of {B}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R mana to cast.

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.

Cranial Ram's mana cost of {B}{R} 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.

Cranial Ram has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Cranial Ram's current oracle text is: "Living weapon (When this Equipment enters, create a 0/0 black Phyrexian Germ creature token, then attach this to it.) Equipped creature gets +X/+1, where X is the number of artifacts you control. Equip {2}"

What is the current price of Cranial Ram? Pricing

The current market price for Cranial Ram is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Cranial Ram? Pricing

You can purchase Cranial Ram 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.

Cranial Ram normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.18

Is Cranial Ram legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cranial Ram in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cranial Ram legal in Modern? Legality

Cranial Ram is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Cranial Ram legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cranial Ram 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 Cranial Ram legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cranial Ram in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cranial Ram legal in Legacy? Legality

Cranial Ram is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cranial Ram legal in Vintage? Legality

Cranial Ram 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 Cranial Ram legal in Pauper? Legality

Cranial Ram is Banned 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 Cranial Ram from? Details

This printing of Cranial Ram is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 180.

Cranial Ram may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cranial Ram's rarity? Details

Cranial Ram is a common card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Cranial Ram? Details

Cranial Ram was illustrated by Allen Williams.

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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