Quick Answer

Foundry Champion is a rare Creature — Elemental Soldier from GTC (GTC) costing {4}{R}{W}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Foundry Champion MTG card

Foundry Champion

Creature — Elemental Soldier

Card Text

When this creature enters, it deals damage to any target equal to the number of creatures you control. {R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. {W}: This creature gets +0/+1 until end of turn.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 6.0 GTC GTC 🎨 Todd Lockwood

Market Prices

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$0.15
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TCGPlayer
$0.38
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.13
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€0.47
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foundry Champion? Basics

Foundry Champion is a Creature — Elemental Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, it deals damage to any target equal to the number of creatures you control. {R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. {W}: This creature gets +0/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Foundry Champion cost to cast? Basics

Foundry Champion has a mana cost of {4}{R}{W}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, W 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.

Foundry Champion's mana cost of {4}{R}{W} 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.

Foundry Champion 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.

Foundry Champion's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, it deals damage to any target equal to the number of creatures you control. {R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. {W}: This creature gets +0/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Foundry Champion? Pricing

The current market price for Foundry Champion is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.38 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Foundry Champion? Pricing

You can purchase Foundry Champion 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.

Foundry Champion normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.38

Is Foundry Champion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Foundry Champion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Foundry Champion legal in Modern? Legality

Foundry Champion is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Foundry Champion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Foundry Champion 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 Foundry Champion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Foundry Champion is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Foundry Champion legal in Legacy? Legality

Foundry Champion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Foundry Champion legal in Vintage? Legality

Foundry Champion 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 Foundry Champion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Foundry Champion 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 Foundry Champion from? Details

This printing of Foundry Champion is from GTC (GTC), with collector number 165.

Foundry Champion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Foundry Champion's rarity? Details

Foundry Champion is a rare card in GTC.

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

Who illustrated Foundry Champion? Details

Foundry Champion was illustrated by Todd Lockwood.

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

What is Foundry Champion's power and toughness? Details

Foundry Champion is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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