Memnarch
~$5.16 low · ~$70.92 high
Colorless. Legendary Artifact Creature — Wizard
Darksteel #129 · Illustrated by Carl Critchlow
Darksteel #129 · Illustrated by Carl CritchlowWhat is Memnarch worth?
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Oracle text
: Target permanent becomes an artifact in addition to its other types. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
: Gain control of target artifact. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
4/5
In the blur between metal and flesh, Memnarch found madness.
Format legality
All 4 printings of Memnarch
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Secret Lair Drop sld #1626· 2024BorderlessRainbow Foilrare· Cardmarket €4.73 · €5.47 foil | rare | $7.75 | — | €4.73€5.47 foil |
 From the Vault: Lore v16 #7· 2016mythic· Cardmarket €2.97 foil | mythic | No non-foil printing | $5.70 | €2.97 foil |
 Archenemy arc #112· 2010rare· Cardmarket €3.81 | rare | $5.52 | No foil printing | €3.81 |
 Darksteel dst #129· 2004rare· Cardmarket €3.67 · €19.16 foil | rare | $5.16 | $70.92 | €3.67€19.16 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2004
- Printings
- 4
- Mana value
- 7
- EDHREC rank
- #7,950 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Gaboleps & Scott Okumura, Carl Critchlow
Rulings (2)
2004-12-01
You can use the first ability on a nonartifact permanent, wait for the ability to resolve, and then use the second ability on that permanent.
2004-12-01
The effects of Memnarch’s abilities don’t end at end of turn, and they don’t end when Memnarch leaves the battlefield. Both effects last until the affected permanent leaves the battlefield.
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