Quick Answer

Grid Monitor is a rare Artifact Creature — Construct from MRD (MRD) costing {4}. Current price: $3.93 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Grid Monitor MTG card

Grid Monitor

Artifact Creature — Construct

Card Text

You can't cast creature spells.

The vedalken protect the Knowledge Pool at any cost.

Card Stats

4/6 rare CMC: 4.0 MRD MRD 🎨 Arnie Swekel

Market Prices

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$3.93
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TCGPlayer
$9.56
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Card Kingdom
$7.99
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$6.99
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€1.30
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€6.22
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grid Monitor? Basics

Grid Monitor is a Artifact Creature — Construct card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You can't cast creature spells."

How much mana does Grid Monitor cost to cast? Basics

Grid Monitor 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.

Grid Monitor'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.

Grid Monitor 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.

Grid Monitor's current oracle text is: "You can't cast creature spells."

What is the current price of Grid Monitor? Pricing

The current market price for Grid Monitor is approximately $3.93 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $9.56 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Grid Monitor? Pricing

You can purchase Grid Monitor 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.

Grid Monitor normal: $3.93 | foil: $9.56

Is Grid Monitor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Grid Monitor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Grid Monitor legal in Modern? Legality

Grid Monitor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Grid Monitor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Grid Monitor 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 Grid Monitor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Grid Monitor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Grid Monitor legal in Legacy? Legality

Grid Monitor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Grid Monitor legal in Vintage? Legality

Grid Monitor 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 Grid Monitor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Grid Monitor 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 Grid Monitor from? Details

This printing of Grid Monitor is from MRD (MRD), with collector number 183.

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

What is Grid Monitor's rarity? Details

Grid Monitor is a rare card in MRD.

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

Who illustrated Grid Monitor? Details

Grid Monitor was illustrated by Arnie Swekel.

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

What is Grid Monitor's power and toughness? Details

Grid Monitor is a 4/6 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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