Torment of Scarabs
HOUHour of Devastation/#78/2017Uncommon
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Cardmarket€0.35
TCGplayer$0.36
ManaPool$0.15
Card Kingdom$0.69
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.07
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.69High $0.69Low $0.49▲ 40.8%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.36TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 2.9%30d▲ 5.9%90d▼ 7.7%
90d high
$0.39
90d low
$0.34
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.31
Foundations Jumpstart
- Up 5.9% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 8% below its 90 day high of $0.39.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 350% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura Curse
Enchant player
At the beginning of enchanted player's upkeep, that player loses 3 life unless they sacrifice a nonland permanent of their choice or discard a card.
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
DiscardEnchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc14 Jul 2017
While resolving the triggered ability of Torment of Scarabs, the enchanted player chooses a card to be discarded without revealing it, chooses a nonland permanent to be sacrificed, or chooses to do neither. Then that player discards that card, sacrifices that permanent, or loses 3 life. That player can always choose to lose 3 life, even if they have cards to discard or nonland permanents to sacrifice.
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About this card
Torment of Scarabs
Torment of Scarabs is an Enchantment — Aura Curse, with mana cost {3}{B} (mana value 4). Printed 2 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: $0.36 (up 5.9% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Torment of Scarabs FAQ
How much is Torment of Scarabs worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Torment of Scarabs is $0.36. It is up 5.9% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.34 to $0.39.
What is the cheapest printing of Torment of Scarabs?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Foundations Jumpstart at $0.31 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Torment of Scarabs?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Hour of Devastation at $0.36 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Torment of Scarabs are there?
Torment of Scarabs has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Torment of Scarabs first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from HOU #78, released 2017-07-14.
What is the newest printing of Torment of Scarabs?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from J25 #495, released 2024-11-15.
Is there a foil version of Torment of Scarabs?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.62 versus $0.36 for nonfoil, which is 350% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Torment of Scarabs legal in Commander?
Yes, Torment of Scarabs is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.