Minion of the Wastes
TMPTempest/#146/1997Rare
Colour IDMV 6
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.99
Cardmarket€0.69
ManaPool$0.41
TCGplayer$0.78
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.80
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.07 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.99High $1.99Low $0.69▲ 101.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.78TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 4.9%30d▼ 3.7%90d▼ 13.3%
90d high
$0.90
90d low
$0.77
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.78
Tempest
- Down 3.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 13% below its 90 day high of $0.90.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Minion
Trample
As this creature enters, pay any amount of life.
Minion of the Wastes's power and toughness are each equal to the life paid as it entered.
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Keywords
Trample
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc25 Jan 2011
The life is paid as Minion of the Wastes enters. If Minion of the Wastes is countered, you don't get the opportunity to pay any life.
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About this card
Minion of the Wastes
Minion of the Wastes is a Creature — Minion, with mana cost {3}{B}{B}{B} (mana value 6).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.78 (down 3.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Minion of the Wastes FAQ
How much is Minion of the Wastes worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Minion of the Wastes is $0.78. It is down 3.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.77 to $0.90.
What is the cheapest printing of Minion of the Wastes?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Tempest at $0.78 on TCGplayer.
What set was Minion of the Wastes first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TMP #146, released 1997-10-14.
Is Minion of the Wastes legal in Commander?
Yes, Minion of the Wastes is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Minion of the Wastes legal in Modern?
Minion of the Wastes is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Minion of the Wastes legal in Standard?
Minion of the Wastes is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Minion of the Wastes do?
Minion of the Wastes is a Creature — Minion with mana cost {3}{B}{B}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Trample As this creature enters, pay any amount of life. Minion of the Wastes's power and toughness are each equal to the life paid as it entered.".