Quick Answer

Solemn Simulacrum is a rare Artifact Creature — Golem from AFC (AFC) costing {4}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Solemn Simulacrum MTG card

Solemn Simulacrum

Artifact Creature — Golem

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. When this creature dies, you may draw a card.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 4.0 AFC AFC 🎨 Donato Giancola

Market Prices

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$0.26
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$0.79
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€0.37
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (21 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solemn Simulacrum? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. When this creature dies, you may draw a card."

How much mana does Solemn Simulacrum cost to cast? Basics

Solemn Simulacrum 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.

Solemn Simulacrum'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.

Solemn Simulacrum 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.

Solemn Simulacrum's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. When this creature dies, you may draw a card."

What is the current price of Solemn Simulacrum? Pricing

The current market price for Solemn Simulacrum is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.37 EUR.

Where can I buy Solemn Simulacrum? Pricing

You can purchase Solemn Simulacrum 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 Solemn Simulacrum legal in Standard? Legality

Solemn Simulacrum is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Solemn Simulacrum legal in Modern? Legality

Solemn Simulacrum is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Solemn Simulacrum legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Solemn Simulacrum 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 Solemn Simulacrum legal in Pioneer? Legality

Solemn Simulacrum is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Solemn Simulacrum legal in Legacy? Legality

Solemn Simulacrum is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Solemn Simulacrum legal in Vintage? Legality

Solemn Simulacrum 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 Solemn Simulacrum legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Solemn Simulacrum 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 Solemn Simulacrum from? Details

This printing of Solemn Simulacrum is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 216.

Solemn Simulacrum may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Solemn Simulacrum's rarity? Details

Solemn Simulacrum is a rare card in AFC.

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

Who illustrated Solemn Simulacrum? Details

Solemn Simulacrum was illustrated by Donato Giancola.

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

What is Solemn Simulacrum's power and toughness? Details

Solemn Simulacrum is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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