Quick Answer

Karn, Silver Golem is a rare Legendary Artifact Creature — Golem from OCM1 (OCM1) costing {5}.

Karn, Silver Golem MTG card

Karn, Silver Golem

Legendary Artifact Creature — Golem

Card Text

Whenever Karn blocks or becomes blocked, it gets -4/+4 until end of turn. {1}: Target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value until end of turn.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 OCM1 OCM1 🎨 Mark Zug

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karn, Silver Golem? Basics

Karn, Silver Golem is a Legendary Artifact Creature — Golem card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever Karn blocks or becomes blocked, it gets -4/+4 until end of turn. {1}: Target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value until end of turn."

How much mana does Karn, Silver Golem cost to cast? Basics

Karn, Silver Golem has a mana cost of {5}, which equals 5.0 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.

Karn, Silver Golem's mana cost of {5} 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.

Karn, Silver Golem 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.

Karn, Silver Golem's current oracle text is: "Whenever Karn blocks or becomes blocked, it gets -4/+4 until end of turn. {1}: Target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value until end of turn."

What is the current price of Karn, Silver Golem? Pricing

Price data for Karn, Silver Golem is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Karn, Silver Golem? Pricing

You can purchase Karn, Silver Golem 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 Karn, Silver Golem legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Karn, Silver Golem in Standard is not available.

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

Is Karn, Silver Golem legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Karn, Silver Golem in Modern is not available.

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

Is Karn, Silver Golem legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Karn, Silver Golem in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Karn, Silver Golem legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Karn, Silver Golem in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Karn, Silver Golem legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Karn, Silver Golem in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Karn, Silver Golem legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Karn, Silver Golem in Vintage is not available.

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 Karn, Silver Golem legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Karn, Silver Golem 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 Karn, Silver Golem from? Details

This printing of Karn, Silver Golem is from OCM1 (OCM1), with collector number 6.

Karn, Silver Golem may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Karn, Silver Golem's rarity? Details

Karn, Silver Golem is a rare card in OCM1.

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

Who illustrated Karn, Silver Golem? Details

Karn, Silver Golem was illustrated by Mark Zug.

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

What is Karn, Silver Golem's power and toughness? Details

Karn, Silver Golem is a 4/4 creature.

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

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