Rust Scarab
GTCGatecrash/#130/2013Uncommon
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.05
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.18
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
$0.18TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 5.3%90d▼ 5.3%
90d high
$0.20
90d low
$0.17
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.18
Gatecrash
- Down 5.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 10% below its 90 day high of $0.20.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 72% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Insect
Whenever this creature becomes blocked, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment defending player controls.
4 / 5
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc24 Jan 2013
The artifact or enchantment will be destroyed before combat damage is dealt but after blockers are chosen.
wotc24 Jan 2013
Rust Scarab’s ability normally triggers only once per combat, no matter how many creatures are assigned to block it.
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About this card
Rust Scarab
Rust Scarab is a Creature — Insect, with mana cost {4}{G} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.18 (down 5.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Rust Scarab FAQ
How much is Rust Scarab worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Rust Scarab is $0.18. It is down 5.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.17 to $0.20.
What is the cheapest printing of Rust Scarab?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Gatecrash at $0.18 on TCGplayer.
What set was Rust Scarab first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from GTC #130, released 2013-02-01.
Is there a foil version of Rust Scarab?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.31 versus $0.18 for nonfoil, which is 72% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Rust Scarab legal in Commander?
Yes, Rust Scarab is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Rust Scarab legal in Modern?
Yes, Rust Scarab is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Rust Scarab legal in Standard?
Rust Scarab is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Rust Scarab do?
Rust Scarab is a Creature — Insect with mana cost {4}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever this creature becomes blocked, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment defending player controls.".