Quick Answer

Matopi Golem is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Golem from VIS (VIS) costing {5}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Commander.

Matopi Golem MTG card

Matopi Golem

Artifact Creature — Golem

Card Text

{1}: Regenerate this creature. When it regenerates this way, put a -1/-1 counter on it.

Some potmakers claim to use the mud of such creatures to make their finest bowls—and that the bowls scream when fired.

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 5.0 VIS VIS 🎨 Tom Kyffin

Market Prices

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$0.25
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matopi Golem? Basics

Matopi Golem is a Artifact Creature — Golem card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}: Regenerate this creature. When it regenerates this way, put a -1/-1 counter on it."

How much mana does Matopi Golem cost to cast? Basics

Matopi 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.

Matopi 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.

Matopi 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.

Matopi Golem's current oracle text is: "{1}: Regenerate this creature. When it regenerates this way, put a -1/-1 counter on it."

What is the current price of Matopi Golem? Pricing

The current market price for Matopi Golem is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Matopi Golem? Pricing

You can purchase Matopi 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 Matopi Golem legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Matopi Golem in Standard is not available.

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

Is Matopi Golem legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Matopi Golem in Modern is not available.

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

Is Matopi Golem legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Matopi Golem 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 Matopi Golem legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Matopi Golem in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Matopi Golem legal in Legacy? Legality

Matopi Golem is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Matopi Golem legal in Vintage? Legality

Matopi Golem 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 Matopi Golem legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Matopi 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 Matopi Golem from? Details

This printing of Matopi Golem is from VIS (VIS), with collector number 150.

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

What is Matopi Golem's rarity? Details

Matopi Golem is a uncommon card in VIS.

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

Who illustrated Matopi Golem? Details

Matopi Golem was illustrated by Tom Kyffin.

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

What is Matopi Golem's power and toughness? Details

Matopi Golem 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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