Karn, Silver Golem
Karn, Silver Golem Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Karn, Silver Golem is $7.32 (WC99 #kb298), and the most expensive is $77.66 (PAL99 #8, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $19.99, up 7.0% over 7 days, up 11.4% over 30 days, up 15.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $19.99 (2026).
Karn, Silver Golem Printings & Prices
Karn, Silver Golem has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
Sell Karn, Silver Golem: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $48.00 cash for PAL99 #8 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 49% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAL99 #8 | Foil | $48.00 | $94.99 | 49% |
| Card Kingdom | V10 #6 | Foil | $11.50 | $18.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | USG #298 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | $19.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | WC99 #kb298 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | $12.99 | 38% |
| Card Kingdom | OCM1 #6 | Foil | $5.50 | $10.99 | 50% |
Karn, Silver Golem Rules Text & Legality
Whenever Karn blocks or becomes blocked, it gets -4/+4 until end of turn.
{1}: Target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value until end of turn.
Karn, Silver Golem is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Karn, Silver Golem Rulings
- Aug 1, 2008 A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature can attack, and its {T} abilities can be activated, only if its controller has continuously controlled that permanent since the beginning of their most recent turn. It doesn't matter how long the permanent has been a creature.
- Oct 4, 2004 The blocking ability triggers only once no matter how many blockers are declared.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Karn, Silver Golem has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCM1 #6 | 2012-11-02 | Rare | Standard |
| V10 #6 | 2010-08-27 | Mythic | Standard |
| WC99 #kb298 | 1999-08-04 | Rare | Standard |
| PAL99 #8 | 1999-01-01 | Rare | Standard |
| USG #298 | 1998-10-12 | Rare | Standard |
OCM1 #6 
V10 #6 
WC99 #kb298 
PAL99 #8 
USG #298 Karn, Silver Golem in Commander
Karn, Silver Golem is the #11,569 most-played card on EDHREC, down 55 places over the last 30 days.
Karn, Silver Golem FAQ
How much is Karn, Silver Golem worth?
Karn, Silver Golem is worth about $19.99 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $19.99 to $77.66 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Karn, Silver Golem legal in Commander?
Yes — Karn, Silver Golem is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Karn, Silver Golem been reprinted?
Yes — Karn, Silver Golem has been reprinted 5 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Karn, Silver Golem expensive?
Karn, Silver Golem holds a $19.99 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted and even with 5 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.