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Amzu, Swarm's Hunger is a rare Legendary Creature — Insect Shaman from CLU (CLU) costing {3}{B}{G}. Current price: $16.4 USD. Legal in Commander.

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger MTG card

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger

Legendary Creature — Insect Shaman

Card Text

Flying, menace Other Insects you control have menace. Whenever one or more cards leave your graveyard, you may create a 1/1 black and green Insect creature token, then put a number of +1/+1 counters on it equal to the greatest mana value among those cards. Do this only once each turn.

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 5.0 CLU CLU 🎨 Slawomir Maniak
Flying Menace

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€12.79
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amzu, Swarm's Hunger? Basics

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger is a Legendary Creature — Insect Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, menace Other Insects you control have menace. Whenever one or more cards leave your graveyard, you may create a 1/1 black and green Insect creature token, then put a number of +1/+1 counters on it equal to the greatest mana value among those cards. Do this only once each turn."

How much mana does Amzu, Swarm's Hunger cost to cast? Basics

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger has a mana cost of {3}{B}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger's mana cost of {3}{B}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger's current oracle text is: "Flying, menace Other Insects you control have menace. Whenever one or more cards leave your graveyard, you may create a 1/1 black and green Insect creature token, then put a number of +1/+1 counters on it equal to the greatest mana value among those cards. Do this only once each turn."

What is the current price of Amzu, Swarm's Hunger? Pricing

The current market price for Amzu, Swarm's Hunger is approximately $16.4 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €12.79 EUR.

Where can I buy Amzu, Swarm's Hunger? Pricing

You can purchase Amzu, Swarm's Hunger from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Amzu, Swarm's Hunger legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Amzu, Swarm's Hunger in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Amzu, Swarm's Hunger legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Amzu, Swarm's Hunger in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Amzu, Swarm's Hunger legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Amzu, Swarm's Hunger legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Amzu, Swarm's Hunger in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Amzu, Swarm's Hunger legal in Legacy? Legality

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Amzu, Swarm's Hunger legal in Vintage? Legality

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Amzu, Swarm's Hunger legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Amzu, Swarm's Hunger in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Amzu, Swarm's Hunger from? Details

This printing of Amzu, Swarm's Hunger is from CLU (CLU), with collector number 24.

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Amzu, Swarm's Hunger's rarity? Details

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger is a rare card in CLU.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Amzu, Swarm's Hunger? Details

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger was illustrated by Slawomir Maniak.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Amzu, Swarm's Hunger's power and toughness? Details

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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