Quick Answer

Sludge Monster is a rare Creature — Horror from PRM (PRM) costing {3}{U}{U}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sludge Monster MTG card

Sludge Monster

Creature — Horror

Card Text

Whenever this creature enters or attacks, put a slime counter on up to one other target creature. Non-Horror creatures with slime counters on them lose all abilities and have base power and toughness 2/2.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 5.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Svetlin Velinov

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sludge Monster? Basics

Sludge Monster is a Creature — Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature enters or attacks, put a slime counter on up to one other target creature. Non-Horror creatures with slime counters on them lose all abilities and have base power and toughness 2/2."

How much mana does Sludge Monster cost to cast? Basics

Sludge Monster has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Sludge Monster's mana cost of {3}{U}{U} 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.

Sludge Monster 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.

Sludge Monster's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature enters or attacks, put a slime counter on up to one other target creature. Non-Horror creatures with slime counters on them lose all abilities and have base power and toughness 2/2."

What is the current price of Sludge Monster? Pricing

Price data for Sludge Monster is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Sludge Monster? Pricing

You can purchase Sludge Monster 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 Sludge Monster legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sludge Monster in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sludge Monster legal in Modern? Legality

Sludge Monster is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sludge Monster legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sludge Monster 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 Sludge Monster legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sludge Monster is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sludge Monster legal in Legacy? Legality

Sludge Monster is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sludge Monster legal in Vintage? Legality

Sludge Monster 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 Sludge Monster legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sludge Monster 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 Sludge Monster from? Details

This printing of Sludge Monster is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 93932.

Sludge Monster may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sludge Monster's rarity? Details

Sludge Monster is a rare card in PRM.

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

Who illustrated Sludge Monster? Details

Sludge Monster was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.

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

What is Sludge Monster's power and toughness? Details

Sludge Monster is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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