Quick Answer

Curator Beastie is a rare Creature — Beast from DSC (DSC) costing {4}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Commander.

Curator Beastie MTG card

Curator Beastie

Creature — Beast

Card Text

Reach Colorless creatures you control enter with two additional +1/+1 counters on them. Whenever this creature enters or attacks, manifest dread. (Look at the top two cards of your library. Put one onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature and the other into your graveyard. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.)

Card Stats

6/6 rare CMC: 6.0 DSC DSC 🎨 Nils Hamm
Manifest Manifest dread Reach

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€0.43
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curator Beastie? Basics

Curator Beastie is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Reach Colorless creatures you control enter with two additional +1/+1 counters on them. Whenever this creature enters or attacks, manifest dread. (Look at the top two cards of your library. Put one onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature and the other into your graveyard. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.)"

How much mana does Curator Beastie cost to cast? Basics

Curator Beastie has a mana cost of {4}{G}{G}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Curator Beastie's mana cost of {4}{G}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Curator Beastie has a mana value of 6.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Curator Beastie's current oracle text is: "Reach Colorless creatures you control enter with two additional +1/+1 counters on them. Whenever this creature enters or attacks, manifest dread. (Look at the top two cards of your library. Put one onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature and the other into your graveyard. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.)"

What is the current price of Curator Beastie? Pricing

The current market price for Curator Beastie is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.43 EUR.

Where can I buy Curator Beastie? Pricing

You can purchase Curator Beastie from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Curator Beastie legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Curator Beastie in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Curator Beastie legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Curator Beastie in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Curator Beastie legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Curator Beastie is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Curator Beastie legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Curator Beastie in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Curator Beastie legal in Legacy? Legality

Curator Beastie is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Curator Beastie legal in Vintage? Legality

Curator Beastie is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Curator Beastie legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Curator Beastie in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Curator Beastie from? Details

This printing of Curator Beastie is from DSC (DSC), with collector number 30.

Curator Beastie may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Curator Beastie's rarity? Details

Curator Beastie is a rare card in DSC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Curator Beastie? Details

Curator Beastie was illustrated by Nils Hamm.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Curator Beastie's power and toughness? Details

Curator Beastie is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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