Quick Answer

Sanctum Plowbeast is a common Artifact Creature — Beast from ARB (ARB) costing {4}{W}{U}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sanctum Plowbeast MTG card

Sanctum Plowbeast

Artifact Creature — Beast

Card Text

Defender Plainscycling {2}, islandcycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Search your library for a Plains or Island card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)

Card Stats

3/6 common CMC: 6.0 ARB ARB 🎨 Anthony Francisco
Cycling Defender Islandcycling Landcycling Plainscycling

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.31
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.10
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.37
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanctum Plowbeast? Basics

Sanctum Plowbeast is a Artifact Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender Plainscycling {2}, islandcycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Search your library for a Plains or Island card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)"

How much mana does Sanctum Plowbeast cost to cast? Basics

Sanctum Plowbeast has a mana cost of {4}{W}{U}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, W 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.

Sanctum Plowbeast's mana cost of {4}{W}{U} 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.

Sanctum Plowbeast has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Sanctum Plowbeast's current oracle text is: "Defender Plainscycling {2}, islandcycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Search your library for a Plains or Island card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)"

What is the current price of Sanctum Plowbeast? Pricing

The current market price for Sanctum Plowbeast is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.31 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Sanctum Plowbeast? Pricing

You can purchase Sanctum Plowbeast 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.

Sanctum Plowbeast normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.31

Is Sanctum Plowbeast legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sanctum Plowbeast in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sanctum Plowbeast legal in Modern? Legality

Sanctum Plowbeast is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sanctum Plowbeast legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sanctum Plowbeast 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 Sanctum Plowbeast legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sanctum Plowbeast in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sanctum Plowbeast legal in Legacy? Legality

Sanctum Plowbeast is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sanctum Plowbeast legal in Vintage? Legality

Sanctum Plowbeast 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 Sanctum Plowbeast legal in Pauper? Legality

Sanctum Plowbeast is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Sanctum Plowbeast from? Details

This printing of Sanctum Plowbeast is from ARB (ARB), with collector number 10.

Sanctum Plowbeast may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sanctum Plowbeast's rarity? Details

Sanctum Plowbeast is a common card in ARB.

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

Who illustrated Sanctum Plowbeast? Details

Sanctum Plowbeast was illustrated by Anthony Francisco.

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

What is Sanctum Plowbeast's power and toughness? Details

Sanctum Plowbeast 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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