Quick Answer

Blade of the Swarm is a uncommon Creature — Insect Assassin from EOE (EOE) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Blade of the Swarm MTG card

Blade of the Swarm

Creature — Insect Assassin

Card Text

When this creature enters, choose one — • Put two +1/+1 counters on this creature. • Put target exiled card with warp on the bottom of its owner's library.

The Eumidians sought the secret of weftwalking in Drix DNA. Though they failed, their attempts yielded other gains.

Card Stats

3/1 uncommon CMC: 4.0 EOE EOE 🎨 Nino Is

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.02
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TCGPlayer
$0.07
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.02
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Cardmarket
€0.04
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blade of the Swarm? Basics

Blade of the Swarm is a Creature — Insect Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, choose one — • Put two +1/+1 counters on this creature. • Put target exiled card with warp on the bottom of its owner's library."

How much mana does Blade of the Swarm cost to cast? Basics

Blade of the Swarm has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Blade of the Swarm's mana cost of {3}{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.

Blade of the Swarm has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Blade of the Swarm's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, choose one — • Put two +1/+1 counters on this creature. • Put target exiled card with warp on the bottom of its owner's library."

What is the current price of Blade of the Swarm? Pricing

The current market price for Blade of the Swarm is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Blade of the Swarm? Pricing

You can purchase Blade of the 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.

Blade of the Swarm normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.07

Is Blade of the Swarm legal in Standard? Legality

Blade of the Swarm is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Blade of the Swarm legal in Modern? Legality

Blade of the Swarm is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Blade of the Swarm legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blade of the 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 Blade of the Swarm legal in Pioneer? Legality

Blade of the Swarm is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Blade of the Swarm legal in Legacy? Legality

Blade of the Swarm is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Blade of the Swarm legal in Vintage? Legality

Blade of the 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 Blade of the Swarm legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Blade of the Swarm 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 Blade of the Swarm from? Details

This printing of Blade of the Swarm is from EOE (EOE), with collector number 90.

Blade of the Swarm may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Blade of the Swarm's rarity? Details

Blade of the Swarm is a uncommon card in EOE.

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

Who illustrated Blade of the Swarm? Details

Blade of the Swarm was illustrated by Nino Is.

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

What is Blade of the Swarm's power and toughness? Details

Blade of the Swarm is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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