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Spire Golem is a common Artifact Creature — Golem from DD2 (DD2) costing {6}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Spire Golem MTG card

Spire Golem

Artifact Creature — Golem

Card Text

Affinity for Islands (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each Island you control.) Flying

The longer it soars above the shimmering swirls of the Quicksilver Sea, the more it adopts their unpredictability.

Card Stats

2/4 common CMC: 6.0 DD2 DD2 🎨 Daren Bader
Affinity Flying

Market Prices

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$0.18
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spire Golem? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Affinity for Islands (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each Island you control.) Flying"

How much mana does Spire Golem cost to cast? Basics

Spire Golem has a mana cost of {6}, which equals 6.0 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.

Spire Golem's mana cost of {6} 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.

Spire Golem 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.

Spire Golem's current oracle text is: "Affinity for Islands (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each Island you control.) Flying"

What is the current price of Spire Golem? Pricing

The current market price for Spire Golem is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Spire Golem? Pricing

You can purchase Spire 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 Spire Golem legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Spire Golem legal in Modern? Legality

Spire Golem is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Spire Golem legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Spire 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 Spire Golem legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Spire Golem legal in Legacy? Legality

Spire Golem is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Spire Golem legal in Vintage? Legality

Spire 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 Spire Golem legal in Pauper? Legality

Spire Golem 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 Spire Golem from? Details

This printing of Spire Golem is from DD2 (DD2), with collector number 16.

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

What is Spire Golem's rarity? Details

Spire Golem is a common card in DD2.

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

Who illustrated Spire Golem? Details

Spire Golem was illustrated by Daren Bader.

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

What is Spire Golem's power and toughness? Details

Spire Golem is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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