Quick Answer

Golden Argosy is a rare Legendary Artifact — Vehicle from DMU (DMU) costing {4}. Current price: $0.46 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Golden Argosy MTG card

Golden Argosy

Legendary Artifact — Vehicle

Card Text

Whenever Golden Argosy attacks, exile each creature that crewed it this turn. Return them to the battlefield tapped under their owner's control at the beginning of the next end step. Crew 1 (Tap any number of creatures you control with total power 1 or more: This Vehicle becomes an artifact creature until end of turn.)

Card Stats

3/6 rare CMC: 4.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Daniel Ljunggren
Crew

Market Prices

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$0.46
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$0.48
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$1.29
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$1.49
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€0.33
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€0.45
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Golden Argosy? Basics

Golden Argosy is a Legendary Artifact — Vehicle card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever Golden Argosy attacks, exile each creature that crewed it this turn. Return them to the battlefield tapped under their owner's control at the beginning of the next end step. Crew 1 (Tap any number of creatures you control with total power 1 or more: This Vehicle becomes an artifact creature until end of turn.)"

How much mana does Golden Argosy cost to cast? Basics

Golden Argosy has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 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.

Golden Argosy's mana cost of {4} 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.

Golden Argosy 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.

Golden Argosy's current oracle text is: "Whenever Golden Argosy attacks, exile each creature that crewed it this turn. Return them to the battlefield tapped under their owner's control at the beginning of the next end step. Crew 1 (Tap any number of creatures you control with total power 1 or more: This Vehicle becomes an artifact creature until end of turn.)"

What is the current price of Golden Argosy? Pricing

The current market price for Golden Argosy is approximately $0.46 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.48 USD.

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

Where can I buy Golden Argosy? Pricing

You can purchase Golden Argosy 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.

Golden Argosy normal: $0.46 | foil: $0.48

Is Golden Argosy legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Golden Argosy in Standard is not available.

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

Is Golden Argosy legal in Modern? Legality

Golden Argosy is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Golden Argosy legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Golden Argosy 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 Golden Argosy legal in Pioneer? Legality

Golden Argosy is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Golden Argosy legal in Legacy? Legality

Golden Argosy is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Golden Argosy legal in Vintage? Legality

Golden Argosy 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 Golden Argosy legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Golden Argosy 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 Golden Argosy from? Details

This printing of Golden Argosy is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 230.

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

What is Golden Argosy's rarity? Details

Golden Argosy is a rare card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated Golden Argosy? Details

Golden Argosy was illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren.

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

What is Golden Argosy's power and toughness? Details

Golden Argosy is a 3/6 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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