Quick Answer

Rumbling Slum is a rare Creature — Elemental from GK2 (GK2) costing {1}{R}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Rumbling Slum MTG card

Rumbling Slum

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, this creature deals 1 damage to each player.

The Orzhov contract the Izzet to animate slum districts and banish them to the wastes. The Gruul adopt them and send them back to the city for vengeance.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 4.0 GK2 GK2 🎨 Carl Critchlow

Market Prices

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$0.16
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€0.18
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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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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rumbling Slum? Basics

Rumbling Slum is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, this creature deals 1 damage to each player."

How much mana does Rumbling Slum cost to cast? Basics

Rumbling Slum has a mana cost of {1}{R}{G}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, R 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.

Rumbling Slum's mana cost of {1}{R}{G}{G} 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.

Rumbling Slum 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.

Rumbling Slum's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, this creature deals 1 damage to each player."

What is the current price of Rumbling Slum? Pricing

The current market price for Rumbling Slum is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Rumbling Slum? Pricing

You can purchase Rumbling Slum 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 Rumbling Slum legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rumbling Slum in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rumbling Slum legal in Modern? Legality

Rumbling Slum is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Rumbling Slum legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rumbling Slum 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 Rumbling Slum legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Rumbling Slum in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Rumbling Slum legal in Legacy? Legality

Rumbling Slum is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rumbling Slum legal in Vintage? Legality

Rumbling Slum 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 Rumbling Slum legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Rumbling Slum 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 Rumbling Slum from? Details

This printing of Rumbling Slum is from GK2 (GK2), with collector number 96.

Rumbling Slum may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Rumbling Slum's rarity? Details

Rumbling Slum is a rare card in GK2.

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

Who illustrated Rumbling Slum? Details

Rumbling Slum was illustrated by Carl Critchlow.

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

What is Rumbling Slum's power and toughness? Details

Rumbling Slum is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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