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Etched Monstrosity is a rare Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Golem from MM2 (MM2) costing {5}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Etched Monstrosity MTG card

Etched Monstrosity

Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Golem

Card Text

This creature enters with five -1/-1 counters on it. {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}, Remove five -1/-1 counters from this creature: Target player draws three cards.

Now etched only with the scars of phyresis.

Card Stats

10/10 rare CMC: 5.0 MM2 MM2 🎨 Steven Belledin

Market Prices

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$0.24
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$0.69
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.33
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€0.76
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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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Etched Monstrosity? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "This creature enters with five -1/-1 counters on it. {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}, Remove five -1/-1 counters from this creature: Target player draws three cards."

How much mana does Etched Monstrosity cost to cast? Basics

Etched Monstrosity has a mana cost of {5}, which equals 5.0 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.

Etched Monstrosity's mana cost of {5} 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.

Etched Monstrosity has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Etched Monstrosity's current oracle text is: "This creature enters with five -1/-1 counters on it. {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}, Remove five -1/-1 counters from this creature: Target player draws three cards."

What is the current price of Etched Monstrosity? Pricing

The current market price for Etched Monstrosity is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.69 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.33 EUR.

Where can I buy Etched Monstrosity? Pricing

You can purchase Etched Monstrosity 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.

Etched Monstrosity normal: $0.24 | foil: $0.69

Is Etched Monstrosity legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Etched Monstrosity in Standard is not available.

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

Is Etched Monstrosity legal in Modern? Legality

Etched Monstrosity is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Etched Monstrosity legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Etched Monstrosity 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 Etched Monstrosity legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Etched Monstrosity in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Etched Monstrosity legal in Legacy? Legality

Etched Monstrosity is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Etched Monstrosity legal in Vintage? Legality

Etched Monstrosity 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 Etched Monstrosity legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Etched Monstrosity 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 Etched Monstrosity from? Details

This printing of Etched Monstrosity is from MM2 (MM2), with collector number 210.

Etched Monstrosity may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Etched Monstrosity's rarity? Details

Etched Monstrosity is a rare card in MM2.

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

Who illustrated Etched Monstrosity? Details

Etched Monstrosity was illustrated by Steven Belledin.

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

What is Etched Monstrosity's power and toughness? Details

Etched Monstrosity is a 10/10 creature.

Power (10) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (10) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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