Pith Driller
NPHNew Phyrexia/#69/2011Common
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.09
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: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 7.7%30d▼ 14.3%90d▼ 25.0%
90d high
$0.17
90d low
$0.12
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.12
New Phyrexia
- Down 14.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 29% below its 90 day high of $0.17.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 100% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Horror
( can be paid with either or 2 life.)
When this creature enters, put a -1/-1 counter on target creature.
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Card capabilities
ArtifactCreature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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Rulings (6)
wotc1 Jun 2011
To calculate the mana value of a card with Phyrexian mana symbols in its cost, count each Phyrexian mana symbol as 1.
wotc1 Jun 2011
Pith Driller's ability is mandatory. If it's the only creature on the battlefield when it enters, Pith Driller's ability will target itself.
wotc1 Jun 2011
If you're at 1 life or less, you can't pay 2 life.
wotc1 Jun 2011
As you cast a spell or activate an activated ability with one or more Phyrexian mana symbols in its cost, you choose how to pay for each Phyrexian mana symbol at the same time you would choose modes or choose a value for X.
wotc1 Jun 2011
A card with Phyrexian mana symbols in its mana cost is each color that appears in that mana cost, regardless of how that cost may have been paid.
wotc1 Jun 2011
Phyrexian mana is not a new color. Players can't produce Phyrexian mana.
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About this card
Pith Driller
Pith Driller is an Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Horror, with mana cost {4}{B/P} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.12 (down 14.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Pith Driller FAQ
How much is Pith Driller worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Pith Driller is $0.12. It is down 14.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.12 to $0.17.
What is the cheapest printing of Pith Driller?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from New Phyrexia at $0.12 on TCGplayer.
What set was Pith Driller first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from NPH #69, released 2011-05-13.
Is there a foil version of Pith Driller?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.24 versus $0.12 for nonfoil, which is 100% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Pith Driller legal in Commander?
Yes, Pith Driller is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Pith Driller legal in Modern?
Yes, Pith Driller is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Pith Driller legal in Standard?
Pith Driller is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Pith Driller do?
Pith Driller is an Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Horror with mana cost {4}{B/P}. Its Oracle text reads: "({B/P} can be paid with either {B} or 2 life.) When this creature enters, put a -1/-1 counter on target creature.".