
Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Frankenstein's Monster is a rare creature from The Dark. Currently $8.21.
Released August 1994 as part of The Dark (expansion set). Click through to The Dark for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Frankenstein's Monster is on the Reserved List, meaning it will never be reprinted — permanently constrained supply makes it a blue-chip MTG asset.
Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frankenstein's Monster a good MTG investment?
Frankenstein's Monster is a rare from The Dark currently at $8.21. As a Reserved List card, it has permanently constrained supply. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Frankenstein's Monster?
Frankenstein's Monster from The Dark is currently $8.21 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Frankenstein's Monster's mana cost?
Frankenstein's Monster's mana cost (casting cost) is XBB ({X}{B}{B}). See Frankenstein's Monster's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Frankenstein's Monster?
At $8.21, Frankenstein's Monster is a rare with Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Frankenstein's Monster?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Frankenstein's Monster good in Commander (EDH)?
Frankenstein's Monster is ranked #28213 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Frankenstein's Monster legal in?
Frankenstein's Monster is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Frankenstein's Monster going up or down?
At $8.21, daily moves for Frankenstein's Monster are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Frankenstein's Monster worth buying?
Frankenstein's Monster at $8.21 carries Reserved List scarcity, so the long-run floor is supply-supported. Compare 17 sources before pulling the trigger; fees and condition can swing real cost 10 to 15%.
Frankenstein's Monster reprint risk
Frankenstein's Monster is on the Reserved List, so Wizards of the Coast has committed to never reprinting it. Supply is permanently capped; the only downside risk is a counterfeit market, not a new printing.
Frankenstein's Monster price history
SpellBook has tracked Frankenstein's Monster since its 1994 release in The Dark across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #28213 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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