Rusting Golem
NEMNemesis/#138/2000Uncommon
MV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.08
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.24
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.12 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.24TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 9.1%90d▼ 4.0%
90d high
$0.25
90d low
$0.22
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.24
Nemesis
- Up 9.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 4% below its 90 day high of $0.25.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 33% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact Creature — Golem
Fading 5 (This creature enters with five fade counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a fade counter from it. If you can't, sacrifice it.)
Rusting Golem's power and toughness are each equal to the number of fade counters on it.
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Keywords
Fading
Card capabilities
ArtifactCreature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings
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About this card
Rusting Golem
Rusting Golem is an Artifact Creature — Golem, with mana cost {4} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.24 (up 9.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Rusting Golem FAQ
How much is Rusting Golem worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Rusting Golem is $0.24. It is up 9.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.22 to $0.25.
What is the cheapest printing of Rusting Golem?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Nemesis at $0.24 on TCGplayer.
What set was Rusting Golem first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from NEM #138, released 2000-02-14.
Is there a foil version of Rusting Golem?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.32 versus $0.24 for nonfoil, which is 33% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Rusting Golem legal in Commander?
Yes, Rusting Golem is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Rusting Golem legal in Modern?
Rusting Golem is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Rusting Golem legal in Standard?
Rusting Golem is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Rusting Golem do?
Rusting Golem is an Artifact Creature — Golem with mana cost {4}. Its Oracle text reads: "Fading 5 (This creature enters with five fade counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a fade counter from it. If you can't, sacrifice it.) Rusting Golem's power and toughness are each equal to the number of fade counters on it.".