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Golgari Grave-Troll is a rare Creature — Troll Skeleton from RAV (RAV) costing {4}{G}. Current price: $1.57 USD. Legal in Commander.

Golgari Grave-Troll MTG card

Golgari Grave-Troll

Creature — Troll Skeleton

Card Text

This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each creature card in your graveyard. {1}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Regenerate this creature. Dredge 6 (If you would draw a card, you may mill six cards instead. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.)

Card Stats

0/0 rare CMC: 5.0 RAV RAV 🎨 Greg Hildebrandt
Dredge Mill

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Market Prices

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$1.57
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$15.99
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$1.79
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$13.99
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€1.33
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€8.73
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Banned
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Restricted

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Golgari Grave-Troll? Basics

Golgari Grave-Troll is a Creature — Troll Skeleton card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each creature card in your graveyard. {1}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Regenerate this creature. Dredge 6 (If you would draw a card, you may mill six cards instead. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.)"

How much mana does Golgari Grave-Troll cost to cast? Basics

Golgari Grave-Troll has a mana cost of {4}{G}, which equals 5.0 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.

Golgari Grave-Troll's mana cost of {4}{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.

Golgari Grave-Troll has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Golgari Grave-Troll's current oracle text is: "This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each creature card in your graveyard. {1}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Regenerate this creature. Dredge 6 (If you would draw a card, you may mill six cards instead. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.)"

What is the current price of Golgari Grave-Troll? Pricing

The current market price for Golgari Grave-Troll is approximately $1.57 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $15.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.33 EUR.

Where can I buy Golgari Grave-Troll? Pricing

You can purchase Golgari Grave-Troll 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.

Golgari Grave-Troll normal: $1.57 | foil: $15.99

Is Golgari Grave-Troll legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Golgari Grave-Troll in Standard is not available.

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

Is Golgari Grave-Troll legal in Modern? Legality

Golgari Grave-Troll is Banned in Modern format.

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

Is Golgari Grave-Troll legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Golgari Grave-Troll 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 Golgari Grave-Troll legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Golgari Grave-Troll in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Golgari Grave-Troll legal in Legacy? Legality

Golgari Grave-Troll is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Golgari Grave-Troll legal in Vintage? Legality

Golgari Grave-Troll is Restricted 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 Golgari Grave-Troll legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Golgari Grave-Troll 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 Golgari Grave-Troll from? Details

This printing of Golgari Grave-Troll is from RAV (RAV), with collector number 167.

Golgari Grave-Troll may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Golgari Grave-Troll's rarity? Details

Golgari Grave-Troll is a rare card in RAV.

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

Who illustrated Golgari Grave-Troll? Details

Golgari Grave-Troll was illustrated by Greg Hildebrandt.

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

What is Golgari Grave-Troll's power and toughness? Details

Golgari Grave-Troll is a 0/0 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (0) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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