Swallowing Plague
CHKChampions of Kamigawa/#146/2004Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.15
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.12
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.12TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-08
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 14.3%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.14
90d low
$0.11
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.12
Champions of Kamigawa
- Down 14.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 14% below its 90 day high of $0.14.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 317% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery — Arcane
Swallowing Plague deals X damage to target creature and you gain X life.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Swallowing Plague
Swallowing Plague is a Sorcery — Arcane, with mana cost {X}{B}{B} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.12 (down 14.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Swallowing Plague FAQ
How much is Swallowing Plague worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Swallowing Plague is $0.12. It is down 14.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.11 to $0.14.
What is the cheapest printing of Swallowing Plague?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Champions of Kamigawa at $0.12 on TCGplayer.
What set was Swallowing Plague first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from CHK #146, released 2004-10-01.
Is there a foil version of Swallowing Plague?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.50 versus $0.12 for nonfoil, which is 317% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Swallowing Plague legal in Commander?
Yes, Swallowing Plague is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Swallowing Plague legal in Modern?
Yes, Swallowing Plague is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Swallowing Plague legal in Standard?
Swallowing Plague is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Swallowing Plague do?
Swallowing Plague is a Sorcery — Arcane with mana cost {X}{B}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Swallowing Plague deals X damage to target creature and you gain X life.".