Frankenstein's Monster
The Dark · #45

Frankenstein's Monster

Frankenstein's Monster is a Rare Creature — Zombie from The Dark (45) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {X}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $8.21 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $8.21
Cardmarket trend €5.90
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Frankenstein's Monster suits collectors and players working on The Dark who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Frankenstein's Monster from The Dark?

Frankenstein's Monster is a Creature — Zombie in The Dark numbered 45. Mana cost {X}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Frankenstein's Monster (45) is a format-relevant Creature — Zombie in The Dark with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Frankenstein's Monster worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $8.21 for Frankenstein's Monster. Low and high spread runs $8.21 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $5.90; Normal: $8.21. This printing is from The Dark. Collector number 45 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetThe Dark
Number45
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$8.21
Cardmarket EUR€5.90
cardmarket $5.90
Normal $8.21

Card stats

ColorsB
Power0

How collectible is Frankenstein's Monster?

Frankenstein's Monster is a Rare printing in The Dark. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from The Dark. Collector number 45 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1994.

What are the key details for Frankenstein's Monster?

Frankenstein's Monster lists as Creature — Zombie. Artist: Anson Maddocks. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from The Dark. Collector number 45 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Frankenstein's Monster (45) is a format-relevant Creature — Zombie in The Dark with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Frankenstein's Monster is catalogued as Rare Creature — Zombie in The Dark, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $8.21 across finishes (cardmarket: $5.90; Normal: $8.21).
  • Mana cost {X}{B}{B} and type line Creature — Zombie 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 $8.21 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Frankenstein's Monster from The Dark?

Frankenstein's Monster is a Rare Creature — Zombie from The Dark numbered 45 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Frankenstein's Monster worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $8.21 for ungraded Frankenstein's Monster. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Frankenstein's Monster?

Frankenstein's Monster is catalogued as Rare in The Dark. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Frankenstein's Monster legal in Commander or Standard?

Frankenstein's Monster shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Frankenstein's Monster near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $8.21. 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.