Quick Answer

Gravestone Strider is a common Artifact Creature — Golem from MKM (MKM) costing {2}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Gravestone Strider MTG card

Gravestone Strider

Artifact Creature — Golem

Card Text

{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn. {2}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Exile target card from a graveyard.

The empty graves grew tired of waiting for bodies to fill them and set out to make some.

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 2.0 MKM MKM 🎨 Tom Babbey

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Market Prices

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$0.05
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$0.02
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.06
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€0.06
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gravestone Strider? Basics

Gravestone Strider is a Artifact Creature — Golem card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn. {2}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Exile target card from a graveyard."

How much mana does Gravestone Strider cost to cast? Basics

Gravestone Strider has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Gravestone Strider's mana cost of {2} 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.

Gravestone Strider has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Gravestone Strider's current oracle text is: "{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn. {2}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Exile target card from a graveyard."

What is the current price of Gravestone Strider? Pricing

The current market price for Gravestone Strider is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.02 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Gravestone Strider? Pricing

You can purchase Gravestone Strider 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.

Gravestone Strider normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.02

Is Gravestone Strider legal in Standard? Legality

Gravestone Strider is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Gravestone Strider legal in Modern? Legality

Gravestone Strider is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gravestone Strider legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gravestone Strider 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 Gravestone Strider legal in Pioneer? Legality

Gravestone Strider is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Gravestone Strider legal in Legacy? Legality

Gravestone Strider is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gravestone Strider legal in Vintage? Legality

Gravestone Strider 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 Gravestone Strider legal in Pauper? Legality

Gravestone Strider is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Gravestone Strider from? Details

This printing of Gravestone Strider is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 252.

Gravestone Strider may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gravestone Strider's rarity? Details

Gravestone Strider is a common card in MKM.

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

Who illustrated Gravestone Strider? Details

Gravestone Strider was illustrated by Tom Babbey.

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

What is Gravestone Strider's power and toughness? Details

Gravestone Strider is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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