Frankenstein's Monster
Frankenstein's Monster Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Frankenstein's Monster is $8.16 (DRK #45). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.16, down 0.5% over 7 days, down 1.9% over 30 days, down 8.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $9.96 (2024).
Frankenstein's Monster Printings & Prices
Frankenstein's Monster has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Frankenstein's Monster: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.90 cash for DRK #45; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 69% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DRK #45 | Nonfoil | $2.90 | $9.49 | 69% |
Frankenstein's Monster Rules Text & Legality
As this creature enters, exile X creature cards from your graveyard. If you can't, put this creature into its owner's graveyard instead of onto the battlefield. For each creature card exiled this way, this creature enters with a +2/+0, +1/+1, or +0/+2 counter on it.
Frankenstein's Monster is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Frankenstein's Monster Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 X can be any number and it does not have to match the total contents of your graveyard.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Frankenstein's Monster has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRK #45 | 1994-08-01 | Rare | Standard |
DRK #45 Frankenstein's Monster in Commander
Frankenstein's Monster is the #28,411 most-played card on EDHREC, down 503 places over the last 30 days.
Frankenstein's Monster FAQ
How much is Frankenstein's Monster worth?
Frankenstein's Monster is worth about $8.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026.
Is Frankenstein's Monster legal in Commander?
Yes — Frankenstein's Monster is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Frankenstein's Monster been reprinted?
Yes — Frankenstein's Monster has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Frankenstein's Monster expensive?
Frankenstein's Monster holds a $8.16 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.