Quick Answer

Strongarm Monk is a uncommon Creature — Human Monk from DTK (DTK) costing {4}{W}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Strongarm Monk MTG card

Strongarm Monk

Creature — Human Monk

Card Text

Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn.

"His companions are wise to follow him, for his foes dare not stand in his way." —Zhiada, Dirgur protector

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 5.0 DTK DTK 🎨 Viktor Titov

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
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TCGPlayer
$0.39
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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Cardmarket
€0.21
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Strongarm Monk? Basics

Strongarm Monk is a Creature — Human Monk card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Strongarm Monk cost to cast? Basics

Strongarm Monk has a mana cost of {4}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Strongarm Monk's mana cost of {4}{W} 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.

Strongarm Monk 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.

Strongarm Monk's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Strongarm Monk? Pricing

The current market price for Strongarm Monk is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.39 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Strongarm Monk? Pricing

You can purchase Strongarm Monk 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.

Strongarm Monk normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.39

Is Strongarm Monk legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Strongarm Monk in Standard is not available.

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

Is Strongarm Monk legal in Modern? Legality

Strongarm Monk is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Strongarm Monk legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Strongarm Monk 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 Strongarm Monk legal in Pioneer? Legality

Strongarm Monk is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Strongarm Monk legal in Legacy? Legality

Strongarm Monk is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Strongarm Monk legal in Vintage? Legality

Strongarm Monk 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 Strongarm Monk legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Strongarm Monk 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 Strongarm Monk from? Details

This printing of Strongarm Monk is from DTK (DTK), with collector number 39.

Strongarm Monk may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Strongarm Monk's rarity? Details

Strongarm Monk is a uncommon card in DTK.

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

Who illustrated Strongarm Monk? Details

Strongarm Monk was illustrated by Viktor Titov.

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

What is Strongarm Monk's power and toughness? Details

Strongarm Monk 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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