Beast of Burden
Ninth Edition · #288★

Beast of Burden

Beast of Burden is a Rare Artifact Creature — Golem from Ninth Edition (288★) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {6}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $13.19 for ungraded copies.

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Who is this card for?

Beast of Burden suits collectors and players working on Ninth Edition who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Beast of Burden from Ninth Edition?

Beast of Burden is a Artifact Creature — Golem in Ninth Edition numbered 288★. Mana cost {6}. Beast of Burden (288★) from Ninth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Ninth Edition.

What is Beast of Burden worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $13.19 for Beast of Burden. Low and high spread runs $13.19 to null. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 288★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2005.

SetNinth Edition
Number288★
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$13.19
Cardmarket EUR
foil $13.19

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How collectible is Beast of Burden?

Beast of Burden is a Rare printing in Ninth Edition. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 288★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

What are the key details for Beast of Burden?

Beast of Burden lists as Artifact Creature — Golem. Artist: Chippy. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 288★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Beast of Burden (288★) from Ninth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Beast of Burden is catalogued as Rare Artifact Creature — Golem in Ninth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $13.19.
  • Mana cost {6} and type line Artifact Creature — Golem help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $13.19 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Beast of Burden from Ninth Edition?

Beast of Burden is a Rare Artifact Creature — Golem from Ninth Edition numbered 288★ in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Beast of Burden worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $13.19 for ungraded Beast of Burden. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Beast of Burden?

Beast of Burden is catalogued as Rare in Ninth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Beast of Burden legal in Commander or Standard?

Beast of Burden shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Beast of Burden near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $13.19. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.