This 2001 Seventh Edition Magic: The Gathering card features the Beast of Burden (287★) with a Star Foil treatment. It is a Rare Artifact Creature — Golem with a mana cost of {6} and */* power/toughness.
Beast of Burden
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Seventh Edition
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Description
Beast of Burden (287★) appears in the 2001 Seventh Edition of Magic: The Gathering, illustrated by Chippy. This Rare card features a Star Foil treatment and is classified as an Artifact Creature — Golem. It carries a mana cost of {6} and possesses a mana value of 6. The creature's power and toughness are each defined as */*. The card's rules text states that its power and toughness are each equal to the number of creatures on the battlefield. Flavor text on the card reads, "The heavier the load, the harder it works." Collectors looking for the 7ED version of this golem will find this foil variant distinctive within the set. As a core set release from 2001, Seventh Edition remains a foundational piece of Magic: The Gathering history. The Beast of Burden card number 287★ offers a unique foil finish that distinguishes it from the non-foil versions in the standard checklist.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Beast of Burden
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Chippy
Card Stock
English
Foil
{6}
Artifact Creature — Golem
* / *
Card Text
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Beast of Burden's power and toughness are each equal to the number of creatures on the battlefield.
The heavier the load, the harder it works.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Beast of Burden in Magic: The Gathering?
The mana cost for Beast of Burden is {6}, indicating it requires six generic mana to cast. Its mana value is listed as 6 on the card.
Who illustrated the Beast of Burden card in Seventh Edition?
The artwork for Beast of Burden in the Seventh Edition (7ED) set was created by the artist Chippy.
What are the power and toughness stats for Beast of Burden?
Beast of Burden has a power and toughness of */*. This means its stats are not fixed numbers but are instead determined by a game condition, specifically the number of creatures on the battlefield.
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