The Nemesis expansion with this numbered Rusting Golem foil card from Magic: The Gathering, showcasing distinctive fading mechanics and Greg Staples' illustration.
Rusting Golem
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Nemesis
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This product identifies as card number 138 in the set, featuring the Rusting Golem creature. As an artifact creature with a mana cost of four, it offers distinct gameplay dynamics through its fading ability and variable power and toughness stats tied to counter removal. The artwork is credited to Greg Staples, whose style has become synonymous with the visual identity of early 2000s Magic expansions. For enthusiasts building their Nemesis collection, this numbered card serves as a critical component for completionists seeking the full set identity. Whether you are a player interested in the card's mechanics or a collector focused on the foil variant's aesthetic, this card represents a tangible piece of Magic's history. The combination of the 2000 release date, the specific card number, and the foil treatment makes it a notable item for any serious Magic: The Gathering archive.
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Rusting Golem
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Greg Staples
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}
Artifact Creature — Golem
* / *
Card Text
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Fading 5 (This creature enters with five fade counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a fade counter from it. If you can't, sacrifice it.) Rusting Golem's power and toughness are each equal to the number of fade counters on it.