Rust Elemental
MRDMirrodin/#234/2003Uncommon
MV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.99
Cardmarket€0.45
ManaPool$0.33
TCGplayer$1.75
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.50
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.99High $1.99Low $0.79▲ 151.9%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.75TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 2.9%30d▼ 5.4%90d▼ 58.2%
90d high
$4.66
90d low
$1.42
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.75
Mirrodin
- Down 5.4% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 62% below its 90 day high of $4.66.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 203% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact Creature — Elemental
Flying
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice another artifact. If you can't, tap this creature and you lose 4 life.
4 / 4
Keywords
Flying
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Dec 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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About this card
Rust Elemental
Rust Elemental is an Artifact Creature — Elemental, with mana cost {4} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.75 (down 5.4% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Rust Elemental FAQ
How much is Rust Elemental worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Rust Elemental is $1.75. It is down 5.4% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.42 to $4.66.
What is the cheapest printing of Rust Elemental?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mirrodin at $1.75 on TCGplayer.
What set was Rust Elemental first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MRD #234, released 2003-10-02.
Is there a foil version of Rust Elemental?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $5.31 versus $1.75 for nonfoil, which is 203% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Rust Elemental legal in Commander?
Yes, Rust Elemental is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Rust Elemental legal in Modern?
Yes, Rust Elemental is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Rust Elemental legal in Standard?
Rust Elemental is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Rust Elemental do?
Rust Elemental is an Artifact Creature — Elemental with mana cost {4}. Its Oracle text reads: "Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice another artifact. If you can't, tap this creature and you lose 4 life.".