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Rust Elemental
ARTIFACT CREATURE — ELEMENTAL Uncommon
Mirrodin EDHREC #6,936
$2.49
-0.4%
7 days
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Rust Elemental price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $2.49.
Rust Elemental Price Summary
Rust Elemental's current headline price is $2.49.
Rust Elemental Printings & Prices
1 printings
Rust Elemental has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Rust Elemental: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MRD #234 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #234 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #234 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #234 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Rust Elemental Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Flying
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice another artifact. If you can't, tap this creature and you lose 4 life.
Rust Elemental is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Rust Elemental Rulings
1 most recent
- Dec 1, 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Rust Elemental has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRD #234 | 2003-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MRD #234 | 2003-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
Rust Elemental in Commander
Rust Elemental is the #6,936 most-played card on EDHREC, down 44 places over the last 30 days.
Rust Elemental FAQ
How much is Rust Elemental worth?
Rust Elemental is worth about $2.49 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Rust Elemental legal in Commander?
Yes — Rust Elemental is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Rust Elemental been reprinted?
Yes — Rust Elemental has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Rust Elemental cheap?
Rust Elemental trades at about $2.49 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,936 on EDHREC).