Quick Answer

Galvanoth is a rare Creature — Beast from DDJ (DDJ) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Galvanoth MTG card

Galvanoth

Creature — Beast

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, you may look at the top card of your library. You may cast it without paying its mana cost if it's an instant or sorcery spell.

It chews open Mirrodin's husk and feeds on the outpouring of energy.

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 5.0 DDJ DDJ 🎨 Kev Walker

Market Prices

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$0.21
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$0.49
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€0.31
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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 Galvanoth? Basics

Galvanoth is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, you may look at the top card of your library. You may cast it without paying its mana cost if it's an instant or sorcery spell."

How much mana does Galvanoth cost to cast? Basics

Galvanoth has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Galvanoth's mana cost of {3}{R}{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.

Galvanoth 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.

Galvanoth's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, you may look at the top card of your library. You may cast it without paying its mana cost if it's an instant or sorcery spell."

What is the current price of Galvanoth? Pricing

The current market price for Galvanoth is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.31 EUR.

Where can I buy Galvanoth? Pricing

You can purchase Galvanoth 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 Galvanoth legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Galvanoth in Standard is not available.

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

Is Galvanoth legal in Modern? Legality

Galvanoth is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Galvanoth legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Galvanoth 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 Galvanoth legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Galvanoth in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Galvanoth legal in Legacy? Legality

Galvanoth is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Galvanoth legal in Vintage? Legality

Galvanoth 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 Galvanoth legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Galvanoth 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 Galvanoth from? Details

This printing of Galvanoth is from DDJ (DDJ), with collector number 10.

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

What is Galvanoth's rarity? Details

Galvanoth is a rare card in DDJ.

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

Who illustrated Galvanoth? Details

Galvanoth was illustrated by Kev Walker.

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

What is Galvanoth's power and toughness? Details

Galvanoth is a 3/3 creature.

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

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