Beast of Burden
~$0.48 low · ~$77.25 high
Colorless. Artifact Creature — Golem
Ninth Edition #288 · Illustrated by Chippy
Ninth Edition #288 · Illustrated by ChippyWhat is Beast of Burden worth?
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Oracle text
Beast of Burden's power and toughness are each equal to the number of creatures on the battlefield.
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"If it is meant to be nothing but a machine," Karn finally asked Jhoira, "why did Urza build it to be like me?"
Format legality
All 10 printings of Beast of Burden
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Salvat 2005 psal #J25· 2005Spanishrare· Cardmarket €0.22 | rare | — | No foil printing | €0.22 | |
 Ninth Edition 9ed #288· 2005rare· Cardmarket €0.40 | rare | $0.61 | No foil printing | €0.40 | |
 Ninth Edition 9ed #288★· 2005rare | rare | No non-foil printing | $3.09 | — | |
 Eighth Edition 8ed #292· 2003rare· Cardmarket €0.27 | rare | $0.48 | No foil printing | €0.27 | |
 Eighth Edition 8ed #292★· 2003rare | rare | No non-foil printing | $10.90 | — | |
 Seventh Edition 7ed #287· 2001rare· Cardmarket €0.63 | rare | $0.50 | No foil printing | €0.63 | |
 Seventh Edition 7ed #287★· 2001rare | rare | No non-foil printing | $77.25 | — | |
 Urza's Legacy ulg #122· 1999rare· Cardmarket €0.58 · €10.06 foil | rare | $0.50 | $13.75 | €0.58€10.06 foil | |
 Urza's Legacy Promos pulg #122· 1999Promorare· Cardmarket €2.59 foil | rare | No non-foil printing | $8.35 | €2.59 foil | |
 Urza's Legacy Promos pulg #122†· 1999Promorare· Cardmarket €100.79 foil | rare | No non-foil printing | $34.32 | €100.79 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 1999
- Printings
- 10
- Mana value
- 6
- EDHREC rank
- #17,973 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Chippy, Ron Spears
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