Clockwork Beast (Retro Frame) Price

Updated 2026-08-22

Clockwork Beast in the Retro Frame from 30th Anniversary Edition is one of the most controversial collectible releases in Magic's history. The 30th Anniversary Edition was produced as a non-tournament-legal card set in original-design packaging, priced at premium levels, and criticized for approaching Reserved List card mechanics without producing legal replacements. Clockwork Beast itself is a minor Artifact Creature from the original Alpha through Unlimited runs, not a competitively significant card. Its value here is entirely as a historical collector piece in the Retro Frame treatment. Price has held flat across the measured window, reflecting the illiquid nature of 30th Anniversary Edition cards in general. These cards have a permanent ceiling imposed by their non-tournament-legal status and a floor from their scarcity and novelty. The market for them is collector-only and relatively small. Verify recent auction comps before transacting, as the spread between list and realized price can be substantial.