Rust Elemental
~$1.68 low · ~$5.40 high
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Colorless. Artifact Creature — Elemental
Mirrodin #234 · Illustrated by Arnie Swekel
Mirrodin #234 · Illustrated by Arnie SwekelWhat is Rust Elemental worth?
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Oracle text
Flying
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice another artifact. If you can't, tap this creature and you lose 4 life.
4/4
Format legality
The only printing of Rust Elemental
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mirrodin mrd #234· 2003uncommon· Cardmarket €0.38 · €2.41 foil | uncommon | $1.68 | $5.40 | €0.38€2.41 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2003
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #6,941 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Flying
- Artist
- Arnie Swekel
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Mirrodin card (#234).
234
- 234Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (1)
December 1, 2004
Sacrificing an artifact isn't optional. If you control an artifact other than Rust Elemental, you must sacrifice it. Otherwise, you must tap Rust Elemental and lose 4 life.
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