Piper of the Swarm
ELDThrone of Eldraine/#355/2019Rare
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Cardmarket€1.75
ManaPool$2.65
TCGplayer$4.22
Card Kingdom$3.49
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.90
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $3.49High $3.99Low $2.29▲ 16.7%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$4.22TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 0.7%30d▲ 1.4%90d▲ 1.9%
90d high
$4.30
90d low
$4.14
Paper printings priced
7
Currently 7th
Cheapest paper printing
$0.47
Throne of Eldraine
- Up 1.4% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (7 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 137% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Warlock
Rats you control have menace.
, : Create a 1/1 black Rat creature token.
, , Sacrifice three Rats: Gain control of target creature.
1 / 3
Card capabilities
CreatureSacrifice outlet
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc4 Oct 2019
The control-change effect of Piper of the Swarm's last ability lasts indefinitely. It doesn't wear off during the cleanup step, and it doesn't expire if Piper of the Swarm leaves the battlefield. In a multiplayer game, it does expire if you leave the game.
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Shares Creature, Sacrifice outletOverlapping colour identity
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About this card
Piper of the Swarm
Piper of the Swarm is a Creature — Human Warlock, with mana cost {1}{B} (mana value 2). Printed 7 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $4.22 (up 1.4% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Piper of the Swarm FAQ
How much is Piper of the Swarm worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Piper of the Swarm is $4.22. It is up 1.4% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $4.14 to $4.30.
What is the cheapest printing of Piper of the Swarm?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Throne of Eldraine at $0.47 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Piper of the Swarm?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Throne of Eldraine at $4.22 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Piper of the Swarm are there?
Piper of the Swarm has been printed 7 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Piper of the Swarm first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ELD #355, released 2019-10-04.
What is the newest printing of Piper of the Swarm?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SLD #7074, released 2026-02-23.
Is there a foil version of Piper of the Swarm?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $9.99 versus $4.22 for nonfoil, which is 137% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Piper of the Swarm legal in Commander?
Yes, Piper of the Swarm is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.