Steel Golem
Steel Golem Price Summary
As of Jul 30, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Steel Golem is $1.50 (WTH #157), and the most expensive is $18.98 (10E #344, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.78, up 14.8% over 7 days, up 21.9% over 30 days, up 35.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.78 (2026).
Steel Golem Printings & Prices
Steel Golem has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Steel Golem: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $12.50 cash for 10E #344 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 10E #344 | Foil | $12.50 | $24.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | 10E #344 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 10E #344 | Nonfoil | $1.35 | $2.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | WTH #157 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $2.49 | 74% |
Steel Golem Rules Text & Legality
You can't cast creature spells.
Steel Golem is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Steel Golem Rulings
- Apr 1, 2008 A “creature spell” is any spell with the type Creature, even if it has other types such as Artifact or Enchantment. Older cards of type Summon are also Creature spells.
- Oct 4, 2004 Yes, this only affects you.
- Oct 4, 2004 You can put creatures onto the battlefield by means other than casting them.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Steel Golem has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10E #344 | 2007-07-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 10E #344 | 2007-07-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| WTH #157 | 1997-06-09 | Uncommon | Standard |
10E #344 
WTH #157 Steel Golem in Commander
Steel Golem is the #6,327 most-played card on EDHREC, up 40 places over the last 30 days.
Steel Golem FAQ
How much is Steel Golem worth?
Steel Golem is worth about $1.78 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 30, 2026. Prices range from $1.50 to $18.98 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Steel Golem legal in Commander?
Yes — Steel Golem is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Steel Golem been reprinted?
Yes — Steel Golem has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Steel Golem cheap?
Steel Golem trades at about $1.78 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,327 on EDHREC).