Karn, Silver Golem

{5} · Legendary Artifact Creature — Golem

Whenever Karn blocks or becomes blocked, it gets -4/+4 until end of turn. {1}: Target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value until end of turn.

Rulings (2)

Oct 4, 2004 · The blocking ability triggers only once no matter how many blockers are declared.

Aug 1, 2008 · A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature can attack, and its {T} abilities can be activated, only if its controller has continuously controlled that permanent since the beginning of their most recent turn. It doesn't matter how long the permanent has been a creature.

LegacyLegal

VintageLegal

ModernNot legal

PioneerNot legal

StandardNot legal

PauperNot legal

PremodernLegal

cEDHLegal

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No qualifying decks played Karn, Silver Golem in the last 30 days. Tournament coverage starts Jun 1, 2026.

Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

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