Quick Answer

Ghalma's Warden is a common Creature — Elephant Soldier from SOM (SOM) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ghalma's Warden MTG card

Ghalma's Warden

Creature — Elephant Soldier

Card Text

Metalcraft — This creature gets +2/+2 as long as you control three or more artifacts.

A special unit guards the loxodon artificer known as Ghalma the Shaper. They are armed and armored in her finest works of silver and steel.

Card Stats

2/4 common CMC: 4.0 SOM SOM 🎨 Mike Bierek
Metalcraft

Market Prices

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$0.06
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TCGPlayer
$0.29
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.02
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€0.17
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghalma's Warden? Basics

Ghalma's Warden is a Creature — Elephant Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Metalcraft — This creature gets +2/+2 as long as you control three or more artifacts."

How much mana does Ghalma's Warden cost to cast? Basics

Ghalma's Warden has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Ghalma's Warden's mana cost of {3}{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.

Ghalma's Warden has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Ghalma's Warden's current oracle text is: "Metalcraft — This creature gets +2/+2 as long as you control three or more artifacts."

What is the current price of Ghalma's Warden? Pricing

The current market price for Ghalma's Warden is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Ghalma's Warden? Pricing

You can purchase Ghalma's Warden 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.

Ghalma's Warden normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.29

Is Ghalma's Warden legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ghalma's Warden in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ghalma's Warden legal in Modern? Legality

Ghalma's Warden is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ghalma's Warden legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ghalma's Warden 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 Ghalma's Warden legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ghalma's Warden in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ghalma's Warden legal in Legacy? Legality

Ghalma's Warden is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ghalma's Warden legal in Vintage? Legality

Ghalma's Warden 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 Ghalma's Warden legal in Pauper? Legality

Ghalma's Warden is Legal 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 Ghalma's Warden from? Details

This printing of Ghalma's Warden is from SOM (SOM), with collector number 8.

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

What is Ghalma's Warden's rarity? Details

Ghalma's Warden is a common card in SOM.

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

Who illustrated Ghalma's Warden? Details

Ghalma's Warden was illustrated by Mike Bierek.

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

What is Ghalma's Warden's power and toughness? Details

Ghalma's Warden is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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