Quick Answer

Frankenstein's Monster is a rare Creature — Zombie from DRK (DRK) costing {X}{B}{B}. Current price: $8.85 USD. Legal in Commander.

Frankenstein's Monster MTG card

Frankenstein's Monster

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

As this creature enters, exile X creature cards from your graveyard. If you can't, put this creature into its owner's graveyard instead of onto the battlefield. For each creature card exiled this way, this creature enters with a +2/+0, +1/+1, or +0/+2 counter on it.

Card Stats

0/1 rare CMC: 2.0 DRK DRK 🎨 Anson Maddocks

Market Prices

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$8.85
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$7.49
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€6.71
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frankenstein's Monster? Basics

Frankenstein's Monster is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this creature enters, exile X creature cards from your graveyard. If you can't, put this creature into its owner's graveyard instead of onto the battlefield. For each creature card exiled this way, this creature enters with a +2/+0, +1/+1, or +0/+2 counter on it."

How much mana does Frankenstein's Monster cost to cast? Basics

Frankenstein's Monster has a mana cost of {X}{B}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Frankenstein's Monster's mana cost of {X}{B}{B} 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.

Frankenstein's Monster 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.

Frankenstein's Monster's current oracle text is: "As this creature enters, exile X creature cards from your graveyard. If you can't, put this creature into its owner's graveyard instead of onto the battlefield. For each creature card exiled this way, this creature enters with a +2/+0, +1/+1, or +0/+2 counter on it."

What is the current price of Frankenstein's Monster? Pricing

The current market price for Frankenstein's Monster is approximately $8.85 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €6.71 EUR.

Where can I buy Frankenstein's Monster? Pricing

You can purchase Frankenstein's Monster 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 Frankenstein's Monster legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Frankenstein's Monster in Standard is not available.

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

Is Frankenstein's Monster legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Frankenstein's Monster in Modern is not available.

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

Is Frankenstein's Monster legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Frankenstein's Monster 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 Frankenstein's Monster legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Frankenstein's Monster in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Frankenstein's Monster legal in Legacy? Legality

Frankenstein's Monster is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Frankenstein's Monster legal in Vintage? Legality

Frankenstein's Monster 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 Frankenstein's Monster legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Frankenstein's Monster 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 Frankenstein's Monster from? Details

This printing of Frankenstein's Monster is from DRK (DRK), with collector number 45.

Frankenstein's Monster may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Frankenstein's Monster's rarity? Details

Frankenstein's Monster is a rare card in DRK.

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

Who illustrated Frankenstein's Monster? Details

Frankenstein's Monster was illustrated by Anson Maddocks.

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

What is Frankenstein's Monster's power and toughness? Details

Frankenstein's Monster is a 0/1 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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