Quick Answer

Battlefly Swarm is a common Creature — Phyrexian Insect from DMU (DMU) costing {B}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Battlefly Swarm MTG card

Battlefly Swarm

Creature — Phyrexian Insect

Card Text

Flying {B}: This creature gains deathtouch until end of turn.

Having encountered the bitter Phyrexian battleflies before, Squee knew not to bother eating them—or at least to stop after the fifth.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Xavier Ribeiro
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.21
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.11
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.18
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Battlefly Swarm? Basics

Battlefly Swarm is a Creature — Phyrexian Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {B}: This creature gains deathtouch until end of turn."

How much mana does Battlefly Swarm cost to cast? Basics

Battlefly Swarm has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Battlefly Swarm's mana cost of {B} 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.

Battlefly Swarm has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Battlefly Swarm's current oracle text is: "Flying {B}: This creature gains deathtouch until end of turn."

What is the current price of Battlefly Swarm? Pricing

The current market price for Battlefly Swarm is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Battlefly Swarm? Pricing

You can purchase Battlefly Swarm 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.

Battlefly Swarm normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.21

Is Battlefly Swarm legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Battlefly Swarm in Standard is not available.

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

Is Battlefly Swarm legal in Modern? Legality

Battlefly Swarm is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Battlefly Swarm legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Battlefly Swarm 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 Battlefly Swarm legal in Pioneer? Legality

Battlefly Swarm is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Battlefly Swarm legal in Legacy? Legality

Battlefly Swarm is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Battlefly Swarm legal in Vintage? Legality

Battlefly Swarm 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 Battlefly Swarm legal in Pauper? Legality

Battlefly Swarm is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Battlefly Swarm from? Details

This printing of Battlefly Swarm is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 81.

Battlefly Swarm may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Battlefly Swarm's rarity? Details

Battlefly Swarm is a common card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated Battlefly Swarm? Details

Battlefly Swarm was illustrated by Xavier Ribeiro.

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

What is Battlefly Swarm's power and toughness? Details

Battlefly Swarm is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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