Nest of Scarabs
AKHAmonkhet/#101/2017Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$5.49
Cardmarket€3.39
ManaPool$2.50
TCGplayer$4.68
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$1.85
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $5.49High $6.49Low $3.99▲ 37.6%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$4.68TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 4.9%30d▼ 3.5%90d▼ 30.5%
90d high
$7.28
90d low
$3.09
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$4.68
Amonkhet
- Down 3.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 36% below its 90 day high of $7.28.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 155% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
Whenever you put one or more -1/-1 counters on a creature, create that many 1/1 black Insect creature tokens.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc18 Apr 2017
If a creature with wither or infect deals damage to a creature, the controller of the creature with wither or infect puts that many -1/-1 counters on the second creature.
wotc18 Apr 2017
If an effect has you put more -1/-1 counters on a creature than it has toughness, you’ll put all of those counters on it and create that many Insects, even if that makes its toughness a negative number.
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About this card
Nest of Scarabs
Nest of Scarabs is an Enchantment, with mana cost {2}{B} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $4.68 (down 3.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Nest of Scarabs FAQ
How much is Nest of Scarabs worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Nest of Scarabs is $4.68. It is down 3.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $3.09 to $7.28.
What is the cheapest printing of Nest of Scarabs?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Amonkhet at $4.68 on TCGplayer.
What set was Nest of Scarabs first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from AKH #101, released 2017-04-28.
Is there a foil version of Nest of Scarabs?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $11.95 versus $4.68 for nonfoil, which is 155% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Nest of Scarabs legal in Commander?
Yes, Nest of Scarabs is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Nest of Scarabs legal in Modern?
Yes, Nest of Scarabs is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Nest of Scarabs legal in Standard?
Nest of Scarabs is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Nest of Scarabs do?
Nest of Scarabs is an Enchantment with mana cost {2}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever you put one or more -1/-1 counters on a creature, create that many 1/1 black Insect creature tokens.".