Rust Elemental
Mirrodin · #234

Rust Elemental

Rust Elemental is a Uncommon Artifact Creature — Elemental from Mirrodin (234) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.69 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $3.69
Cardmarket trend €0.48
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Rust Elemental suits collectors and players working on Mirrodin who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Rust Elemental from Mirrodin?

Rust Elemental is a Artifact Creature — Elemental in Mirrodin numbered 234. Mana cost {4}. Rust Elemental (234) is a format-relevant Artifact Creature — Elemental in Mirrodin with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Rust Elemental worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $3.69 for Rust Elemental. Low and high spread runs $3.69 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.48; foil: $3.69; Normal: $2.91. This printing is from Mirrodin. Collector number 234 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMirrodin
Number234
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$3.69
Cardmarket EUR€0.48
cardmarket $0.48
foil $3.69
Normal $2.91

Card stats

Power4

How collectible is Rust Elemental?

Rust Elemental is a Uncommon printing in Mirrodin. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Mirrodin. Collector number 234 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2003.

What are the key details for Rust Elemental?

Rust Elemental lists as Artifact Creature — Elemental with keywords Flying. Artist: Arnie Swekel. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mirrodin. Collector number 234 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Rust Elemental (234) is a format-relevant Artifact Creature — Elemental in Mirrodin with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Rust Elemental is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact Creature — Elemental in Mirrodin, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $3.69 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.48; foil: $3.69; Normal: $2.91).
  • Mana cost {4} and type line Artifact Creature — Elemental 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 $3.69 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Rust Elemental from Mirrodin?

Rust Elemental is a Uncommon Artifact Creature — Elemental from Mirrodin numbered 234 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Rust Elemental worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.69 for ungraded Rust Elemental. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Rust Elemental?

Rust Elemental is catalogued as Uncommon in Mirrodin. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Rust Elemental legal in Commander or Standard?

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

Should I buy Rust Elemental near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $3.69. 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.