Magic: The Gathering · 9th Edition

Beast of Burden

French name: Bête de somme

288Rare

Beast of Burden (9th Edition 288) has a market price of US$0.64 to US$3.09 as of Nov 8, 2026.

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Market price

NormalUS$0.64Low US$0.32

FoilUS$3.09Low US$2.70

As of Nov 8, 2026 · The market price is TCGplayer’s, in US dollars. It is a guide, not an offer.

Card details

Type: Artifact Creature: Golem
Mana cost: {6}
Power / toughness: */*
Artist: Chippy

Card text

Beast of Burden’s power and toughness are each equal to the number of creatures in play.

Flavour text

Though it was built as an instrument of labor, it wasn't long before it became an instrument of war.

About this card

Beast of Burden is card 288 in 9th Edition, a Magic: The Gathering set released Apr 29, 2005. Rarity: Rare. Finishes: Normal, Foil. Illustrated by Chippy. Reference market price on Nov 8, 2026: US$0.64 (Normal), US$3.09 (Foil). Over the last 30 days, the Normal price went up 4.9%. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.